The world's first Bombardier Global 8000 business jet has entered into service under the operational custody of Chartright Air Group, marking a defining milestone for Canadian aviation. The aircraft, designed and manufactured in Canada, has been delivered to the Canadian firm and owner Patrick Dovigi, underscoring the country's leadership in world-class business jet manufacturing. The aircraft will be unavailable for private charter.

This latest delivery builds on a strong foundation. In 2021 Chartright became the first Canadian operator to introduce the Global 7500 to its fleet, where only two days later, taking delivery of a second Global 7500. With the delivery of the Global 8000, Chartright now becomes the first operator in the world to welcome Bombardier's newest flagship jet.

The Global 8000 elevates business aviation standards. Reaching cruise speeds of up to Mach 0.95, making it the fastest operational civilian aircraft since the Concorde, and offering an exceptional 8,000 nm range, the Global 8000 enables more nonstop international routes including direct connectivity between global cities such as Toronto and Singapore, Vancouver and Dubai or Montreal and Hong Kong.

Passenger comfort and wellbeing remain central to its design. The Global 8000 features the lowest cabin altitude in business aviation, just 2,691 ft at a cruise altitude of 41,000 ft, supporting reduced fatigue and improved alertness on long-haul flights.

The delivery of the first Global 8000 to a Canadian operator further reinforces Canada's role as a leader in advanced aircraft manufacturing. Bombardier supports a global fleet of more than 5,100 business aircraft in service worldwide. Business aviation and aircraft manufacturing continue to support tens of thousands of highly skilled jobs across the country, with an estimated 14,800 direct aerospace manufacturing positions attributed to the sector.

By delivering the Global 8000 into Canadian service, Bombardier and Chartright deepen a legacy of innovation, performance and national pride, while directly contributing to the sustained growth and global competitiveness of Canada's aerospace sector.

“Managing this best-in-class aircraft on behalf of our client reflects the depth of our trusted operational expertise and the strength of our longstanding relationship with Bombardier,” says Chartright's COO Ben Boehm. “As the first to introduce the Global 7500 in Canada, we are proud to carry that legacy forward with the Global 8000. This milestone represents a significant achievement for our Chartright team and an important moment for both our company and the Canadian aerospace industry.”

“Pride and excitement only begin to describe what the entry-into-service of the Global 8000 means for all 18,000 of us at Bombardier,” adds Éric Martel, president and CEO, Bombardier. “Every innovation and every detail of the Global 8000 reflects the hard work, creativity and dedication of our teams. This revolutionary aircraft is redefining the business aviation landscape with its innovative design, signature smooth ride, unmatched performance and a promise fulfilled to our customers.”