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Bombardier Global 8000 Fleet Expands to Africa
First African delivery goes to Nigerian-based BUA Group
Bombardier Global 8000
Bombardier is expanding the markets for its Global 8000 with the latest delivery to longtime customer BUA in Nigeria.

The Bombardier Global 8000 fleet continues to spread its reach with the first African delivery of the ultra-long-range twinjet now completed. The Mach 0.95 airplane was handed over to BUA Group, a multinational company based in Nigeria that has interests in cement, food, oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, ports and terminals, and real estate.

BUA will use its 8,000-nm jet for its long-range travel requirements. Bombardier noted that this range capability will enable nonstop connections from Lagos to destinations such as Los Angeles, Perth, and Tokyo.