Bombardier’s Global 7500 Jet Sets 135th City-Pair Speed Record

Bombardier’s Global 7500 business jet has achieved another milestone: 135 speed records, the most ever set by a single business aircraft type.

Some of the aircraft’s city-pair speed records include key city pairs such as Tokyo to San Francisco, London to Riyadh, Oakland to Tokyo, Hartford to Dubai, Tokyo to Toronto and Montreal to Paris, among many others.

Earlier achievements on the Global 7500 include the longest flight ever recorded in business aviation— an 8,225 nautical mile (15,232.7 km) flight from Sydney to Detroit—as well as the industry’s longest range non-stop mission from London City Airport to Los Angeles.

“This is the ultimate recognition, the most speed records of all time, and it’s precisely what Bombardier’s discerning customers need: a reliable, fast, efficient business tool that gets them to destination quickly and efficiently,” said Jean-Christophe Gallagher, executive vice president, Aircraft Sales and Bombardier Defense.

Gallagher continued, “Even more impressive is the fact some of these records have been set with passengers on board in varying conditions and airports. It’s a testament to how well engineered the aircraft is, ensuring customers fully benefit from the aircraft’s outstanding performance attributes for their everyday important missions.”

The Global 7500 has a top speed of Mach 0.925 and a baseline range of 7,700 nautical miles (14,260 km). The aircraft’s unique Smooth Flĕx Wing is like an in-air shock absorber, designed with a slats and flap system that generates lift on takeoff and approach.

It also reduces fuel burn, lowers emissions and produces excellent short-field and high-speed performance.

The Global 7500 aircraft will soon be enhanced with the introduction of the Global 8000 aircraft. Bombardier’s flagship for a new era is anticipated to have a range of 8,000 nautical miles (14,816 km) and a top speed of Mach 0.94. It will also have a low cabin altitude of less than 2,900 feet when flying at 41,000 ft.

Bombardier’s Global 8000 also possesses impressive runway performance comparable to a light jet. Its design and engineering allow customers to access smaller airports other aircraft in its category can’t access.