The Bombardier Global 8000 has completed its certification process with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), becoming the fastest civilian jet to receive FAA approval since the famous Concorde almost half a century ago. Bombardier’s new ultra-long-range business jet boasts a top speed of Mach 0.95 (729 mph) and officially entered service earlier this month following certification by Transport Canada in early November.
It now awaits regulatory approval by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), with the aircraft’s GE Passport 20 engine recently receiving EASA type certification. The Global 8000 is now the flagship aircraft in Bombardier’s impressive business jet portfolio, with existing Global 7500 customers able to upgrade their jets to the 8000…
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