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2026
23 January

ReleaseBombardier Global 8000, world’s fastest business jet, receives certification from European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

2025
16 December

ReleaseBombardier elevates in-flight connectivity with new Smart Router for Challenger and Global aircraft

13 November The aircraft reached Mach 0.95 during testing, confirming its top speed.

Bombardier gains Transport Canada approval for Global 8000

Bombardier’s Global 8000 has secured type certification from Transport Canada, with FAA and EASA validation to follow before the aircraft’s entry into service later this year.

28 August Regional officials and community leaders joined the inauguration ceremony on August 20, 2025.

Bombardier expands manufacturing with Moorpark California opening

The inauguration of the Moorpark site marked a milestone as Bombardier moved operations from Los Angeles and welcomed regional officials and employees.

21 May Inaugural flight of Bombardier's first Global 8000 production aircraft.

First production Global 8000 completes inaugural flight

The first production aircraft will soon travel to Montreal where interior completions will take place ahead of its planned entry-into-service (EIS) in the second half of 2025.

10 April Bombardier’s Global 8000 is currently undergoing final assembly in the Greater Toronto Area.

Bombardier Global 8000 enters final assembly as test flights expand

The aircraft completed European performance testing while the first production unit advanced in Toronto toward its 2025 service debut.

2024
24 October The aircraft continues to impress in flight testing, achieving positive results throughout its campaign.

Global 8000 speeds forward as manufacturing begins

Set to enter into service in the second half of 2025, the Global 8000 private jet will be the world’s fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet.

2023
21 May

ReleaseBombardier achieves important milestones on EcoJet research project, continues industry-defining work toward sustainable aviation

18 May

ReleaseBombardier Defense and General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada are collaborating to deliver Canada's multi-mission aircraft

2022
23 May

ReleaseBombardier introduces Global 8000 aircraft, the flagship for a new era in business aviation

19 April

ReleaseBombardier begins new era in Wichita

2021
29 March

ReleaseBombardier marks 50th Global 7500 aircraft delivery milestone

2020
30 June

ReleaseBombardier Global 7500 jet receives business aviation's first-ever Environmental Product Declaration

2019
23 December

ReleaseBombardier's performance-leading Global 5500 and Global 6500 jets awarded FAA certification

4 December

ReleaseBombardier announces long-term agreement with GTAA to relocate its global aircraft final assembly

15 October

ReleaseBombardier's Global 5500 and Global 6500 jets awarded EASA certification

24 September

ReleaseBombardier's Global 5500 and Global 6500 jets awarded Transport Canada Certification

20 May

ReleaseBombardier welcomes first Global 6500 aircraft into its state-of-the-art completion facility in Montreal

20 May

ReleaseBombardier's versatile Nuage Chaise for Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft makes European debut at EBACE

29 April

ReleaseBombardier unveils leading-edge Soleil lighting system on its award-winning Global 7500 aircraft

6 March

ReleaseBombardier Global 7500 aircraft completes the world's longest range business jet flight in history

2018
20 December

ReleaseBombardier celebrates entry-into-service of the industry flagship Global 7500 business jet

7 November

ReleaseBombardier's award-winning Global 7500 business jet earns FAA approval and continues to move towards entry-into-service this year

15 October

ReleaseBombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 business jet program on schedule for delivery in 2019, with flight testing 70% complete

28 September

ReleaseGlobal 7500, industry's longest range business jet, to be awarded transport Canada Type Certification at ceremony today

14 June

ReleaseGlobal 7500 jets begin arriving in Montreal as on-schedule ramp-up continues

27 May

ReleaseBombardier grows its Global family of business jets with launch of Global 5500 and Global 6500

13 April

ReleaseBombardier Global 7000 Jet wins top international award for excellence in product design

21 March

ReleaseBombardier celebrates 20 years of innovation at its global completion center with ramp-up of Global 7000 jet activities

30 January

Release"The Masterpiece," the last Bombardier Global 7000 FTV completes first flight successfully

2017
17 November

ReleaseBombardier ramps up hiring in Montreal as it inaugurates the centre of excellence for interior completions of Global 7000 aircraft

28 September

ReleaseFourth Global 7000 flight test vehicle successfully completes its maiden flight

17 July

ReleaseGlobal 7000 aircraft program surpasses 500 flight test hours and production ramp up already underway

10 May

ReleaseBombardier Global 7000 flight test program ramps up with maiden flight of third flight test vehicle

29 March

ReleaseNeed for speed propels Global 7000 aircraft to Mach 0.995 in early flight testing

6 March

ReleaseSecond Bombardier Global 7000 flight test vehicle takes to the skies

2016
4 November

ReleaseBombardier Global 7000 aircraft successfully completes first flight

2015
3 November

ReleaseBombardier previews Global 7000 aircraft flight test vehicles and unveils advanced production line technology

14 September

ReleaseGlobal 7000 Aircraft flight test vehicles achieve key development milestones

14 May

ReleaseBombardier adjusts its Global 5000 and Global 6000 aircraft production rate

2014
12 May

ReleaseBombardier starts assembly of major structures on the Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft program

2012
29 June

ReleaseAerolia sets up a plant close to its customer Bombardier

2011
24 October

ReleaseBombardier's Queretaro site to build aft fuselage for Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft

13 October

ReleaseMeggitt wins Global 7000 and 8000 braking

12 October

ReleaseRockwell Collins unveils HD Cabin Electronic System for Bombardier Global 5000, Global 6000 and Challenger 605 business jets

10 October

ReleaseSeven new suppliers sign on for Bombardier Global 7000 and Global 8000 jet program

10 October

ReleaseLiebherr-Aerospace selected for Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft programs

8 October

ReleaseGlobal 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft to be completed at Bombardier's Global Completion Centre

16 September

ReleaseBombardier awards Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft final assembly to its Toronto site

29 July

ReleaseBombardier offers improved high-speed internet systems for Global 5000 and Global 6000 jets