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Bombardier Global 8000 Sets Cabin Altitude Record

Long-range business jet is expected to enter service later this year.

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Bombardier's Global 8000 [Credit: Bombardier]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Bombardier's new Global 8000 business jet features the lowest cabin altitude of any in production, set at 2,691 feet while flying at 41,000 feet.
  • This industry-leading low cabin altitude is designed to significantly enhance passenger comfort and well-being, especially during ultra-long-range travel.
  • Beyond comfort, the Global 8000 is also the fastest civilian aircraft since Concorde with a top speed of Mach 0.95 and an impressive 8,000 nm range.
  • The jet is expected to enter service later this year.
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Bombardier announced Tuesday that its new Global 8000 now offers the lowest cabin altitude of any business jet in production.

The Canadian aerospace manufacturer said the Global 8000 has a cabin altitude of 2,691 feet while flying at 41,000 feet.

Zach Vasile

Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.

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