News archive: Bombardier Global series | Airframer

27 August

The A3-001 concept envisions crewed and uncrewed platforms operating together within one system.

Saab reveals next-gen uncrewed combat air system concept

A full-scale model of the A3-001 uncrewed combat air concept has been shown at the Jubilee Air Show in Linköping, Sweden.

9 June

ReleaseTIGHITCO expands support of Bombardier business jet platforms with latest MHICA award

27 May

ReleaseCAE and Saab strengthen partnership with teaming agreement for Canada's Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) based on the GlobalEye platform

27 May

ReleaseSaab and CAE expand strategic partnership in support of Canada's AEW&C programme

25 March

The work centres on integrating AI into existing GlobalEye systems rather than developing standalone tools.

Saab and Cohere align AI capability with GlobalEye growth plans

The agreement ties AI development directly to Saab’s GlobalEye campaign in Canada and its wider international roadmap.

23 January

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

16 December

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

21 November

ReleaseSaab and CAE advance GlobalEye worldwide with new global cooperation agreement

20 November

ReleaseCAE signs agreement with Saab for GlobalEye training platforms

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.

13 October

ReleaseGE Aerospace shipping 500th Passport engine

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.

17 June

ReleaseLeonardo and Bombardier Defense sign MoU to assess and target new opportunities in the global maritime MMA market

16 June

ReleaseSaab and General Atomics develop unmanned airborne early warning solution

16 June

ReleaseOpen Fan: the Safran Aero Boosters low pressure compressor is ready to meet the challenges of the RISE program

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.

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.

19 October

ReleaseTIGHITCO's insulation products group awarded Bombardier contract

26 July

ReleaseLeidos and L3Harris announce team for ATHENA-S

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

23 May

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

19 April

ReleaseBombardier begins new era in Wichita

27 August

ReleaseL3Harris completes first flight of next-generation army ISR solution

16 August

ReleaseMSB RGA awarded Diamond Supplier status by Bombardier in the Engineering Services category

11 August

ReleaseRolls-Royce delivers 100th Pearl 15 to Bombardier

16 June

ReleaseThe 200th production nacelle is delivered by Nexcelle to equip Bombardier's Global 7500 business jet

10 May

ReleaseBombardier celebrates 15-year anniversary of its Queretaro, Mexico, site as facility delivers the 100th Global 7500 aircraft rear fuselage

15 April

Bombardier has completed the 100th wing for its Global 7500 business jet.

ReleaseLatecoere enters into an agreement to acquire Bombardier's electrical wiring interconnection system business in Queretaro

23 December

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseTIGHITCO expands support of Bombardier business jet platforms with latest MHICA award

ReleaseCAE and Saab strengthen partnership with teaming agreement for Canada's Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) based on the GlobalEye platform

ReleaseSaab and CAE expand strategic partnership in support of Canada's AEW&C programme

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

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

ReleaseSaab and CAE advance GlobalEye worldwide with new global cooperation agreement

ReleaseCAE signs agreement with Saab for GlobalEye training platforms

ReleaseGE Aerospace shipping 500th Passport engine

ReleaseLeonardo and Bombardier Defense sign MoU to assess and target new opportunities in the global maritime MMA market

ReleaseSaab and General Atomics develop unmanned airborne early warning solution

ReleaseOpen Fan: the Safran Aero Boosters low pressure compressor is ready to meet the challenges of the RISE program

ReleaseTIGHITCO's insulation products group awarded Bombardier contract

ReleaseLeidos and L3Harris announce team for ATHENA-S

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

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

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

ReleaseBombardier begins new era in Wichita

ReleaseL3Harris completes first flight of next-generation army ISR solution

ReleaseMSB RGA awarded Diamond Supplier status by Bombardier in the Engineering Services category

ReleaseRolls-Royce delivers 100th Pearl 15 to Bombardier

ReleaseThe 200th production nacelle is delivered by Nexcelle to equip Bombardier's Global 7500 business jet

ReleaseBombardier celebrates 15-year anniversary of its Queretaro, Mexico, site as facility delivers the 100th Global 7500 aircraft rear fuselage

ReleaseBombardier marks 50th Global 7500 aircraft delivery milestone

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

ReleaseTriumph Group reports progress on Aerospace Structures strategic review

ReleaseLatecoere enters into an agreement to acquire Bombardier's electrical wiring interconnection system business in Queretaro

ReleaseRolls-Royce Pearl 15 receives US certification

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

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

ReleaseBombardier connects with GE to Go Big on Big Data, offers free "Smart" box for Challenger, global customers

ReleaseCollins Aerospace gives Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 passengers an immersive entertainment experience

ReleaseRolls-Royce joins Bombardier Aerospace to celebrate official entry into service of the new Global 6500

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

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

ReleaseRolls-Royce Pearl 15 receives Transport Canada certification

ReleaseBombardier selected FACC to manufacture aircraft radomes

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

ReleaseRolls-Royce delivers first Pearl 15 production engines

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

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

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

ReleaseBombardier Global 7500 takes flight with AEM's LSA100 cabin PA amplifier

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