Bombardier’s Global 7500 business jet has achieved 135 speed records, the most ever set by a single business aircraft type. Some of the aircraft’s city-pair speed records include key city pairs such as Tokyo to San Francisco, London to Riyadh, Oakland to Tokyo, Hartford to Dubai, Tokyo to Toronto and Montreal to Paris.

Earlier achievements on the Global 7500 include the longest flight ever recorded in business aviation, an 8,225nm flight from Sydney to Detroit, as well as the industry’s longest-range non-stop mission from London City airport to Los Angeles.

“This is the ultimate recognition, the most speed records of all time, and it’s precisely what Bombardier’s discerning customers need: a reliable, fast, efficient business tool that gets them to destination quickly and efficiently,” says Jean-Christophe Gallagher, executive vice president, aircraft sales and Bombardier Defense. “Even more impressive is the fact that some of these records have been set with passengers on board in varying conditions and airports. It’s a testament to how well engineered the aircraft is, ensuring customers fully benefit from the aircraft’s outstanding performance attributes for their everyday important missions.”

With its performance attributes, the Global 7500 aircraft has achieved an impressive number of speed records since coming to market. Boasting a top speed of Mach 0.925 and a baseline range of 7,700nm, the Global 7500 sets a new benchmark for performance in the ultra long-range category. The aircraft’s Smooth Flex Wing acts like an in-air shock absorber, with a sophisticated wing system that boosts aerodynamic efficiency and ensures an exceptionally smooth ride. Its advanced slat and flap systems generate high lift on takeoff and approach, improving safety and performance. It also reduces fuel burn, lowers emissions and produces excellent short-field and high-speed performance, producing the perfect platform for its customers.

The attributes of the Global 7500 aircraft will soon be enhanced with the introduction of the Global 8000 aircraft. The OEM expects this to enter into service later this year, and it is anticipated to have an industry-leading range of 8,000nm and a top speed of Mach 0.94. It will also have a low cabin altitude of less than 2,900ft when flying at 41,000ft.

Bombardier’s Global 8000 also possesses impressive runway performance comparable to a light jet.