Bombardier’s Global 7500 has soared to new record-setting heights, adding to its already impressive speed record performances with more than 75 records in the books. The new records include Miami to São Paulo, Tokyo to Los Angeles, Tokyo to San Jose, Jeddah to London and Los Angeles to Auckland, and build on earlier records, including an 8,225nm flight in October 2019 from Sydney to Detroit, Michigan, the longest flight ever recorded in business aviation.

“These blazing new speed records continue to show that the Global 7500 is the proven, undisputed leader in its category and the business aircraft with amazing performance, bringing our customers to far-flung destinations quickly and reliably,” says Jean-Christophe Gallagher, executive vice president, aircraft sales and Bombardier Defense. “What’s even more impressive about these records is that they are flown as part of routine aircraft movements, including some missions that have passengers on board. On more than one occasion we have been thrilled to have customers and prospects be aboard for the record setting city pairs.”

The Global 7500 features a top speed of Mach 0.925 and a baseline range of 7,700nm (14,260km). The impressive performance attributes of the aircraft were on full display with Tokyo to Hong Kong in just three hours and 40 minutes; New Delhi to Tokyo in just seven hours; and Los Angeles to Auckland in 11 hours and 55 minutes.

The aircraft’s unique Smooth Flĕx Wing is like an in-air shock absorber, designed with a sophisticated slats and flap system that generates exceptional lift on take off and approach, maximising aerodynamic efficiency and boosting performance while improving safety and offering the industry’s smoothest ride. It also reduces fuel burn, lowers emissions and produces excellent short-field and high-speed performance, the type of journey its discerning customers expect.

And while the Global 7500 sets the bar high when it comes to performance, it’s also an exquisite home office in the sky, a productive business tool offering customers all the accoutrements of their preferred work environment.

These incredible attributes will be further enhanced with the introduction of the Global 8000, announced in 2022. Bombardier’s flagship for a new era is anticipated to have an industry-leading range of 8,000nm and a top speed of Mach 0.94. It is also expected to have a low cabin altitude of less than 2,900ft when flying at 41,000ft.

Manufacturing for the Global 8000 is currently underway at Bombardier manufacturing sites in Canada, the US and Mexico, and the programme is progressing to plan toward entry into service in 2025.

In anticipation of the planned entry-into-service, an upgrade is available for purchase by existing Global 7500 customers through one of Bombardier’s aircraft service centres. The upgrade will enhance the aircraft’s top speed, increasing its range and providing passengers with exceptionally low cabin altitudes.