Bombardier's Global 8000, the World’s Fastest Civil Aircraft, Sets New Speed Record Between Los Angeles and Farnborough, UK
The jet finished the city pair in 8 hours 46 minutes and reached Mach 0.93, 2.2% faster than the previous record, Bombardier said.
- On July 20, 2026, Bombardier's Global 8000 business jet set a new speed record flying from Los Angeles to Farnborough, UK, completing the transatlantic journey in 8 hours and 46 minutes.
- The aircraft is making its debut at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, where it will participate in aerial displays throughout the week to showcase its performance attributes.
- Overcoming unfavorable tailwinds, the Global 8000 flight crew reached a top speed of Mach 0.93, surpassing the previous Los Angeles-Farnborough record by 2.2%.
- Stephen McCullough, Executive Vice President, Engineering, Product Development and Bombardier Defense, said the record "illustrates the truly special attributes of this incredible aircraft, the industry leader in terms of speed, agility and performance."
- Boasting a top speed of Mach 0.95 and a range of 8,000 nautical miles, the Global 8000 can access up to 30% more airports than its nearest competitor.
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Bombardier's Global 8000, the World's Fastest Civil Aircraft, Sets New Speed Record Between Los Angeles and Farnborough, UK
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Bombardier’s Global 8000, the World’s Fastest Civil Aircraft, Sets New Speed Record Between Los Angeles and Farnborough, UK
The Global 8000 aircraft set its latest speed record en route to the Farnborough International Airshow, where the aircraft will showcase its outstanding performance attributes in its first ever aerial
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The Global 8000, the latest jet from Bombardier (TSX:BBD.A), posted a new speed record on a flight from Los Angeles to Farnborough, UK, completing the journey in only 8 hours and 46 minutes. Bombardier designs and maintains a line of jets for businesses, governments and militaries around the world. Bombardier stock last traded at C$337.60 and has added 103.55 per cent year-over-year. The Global 8000, the latest jet from Bombardier (TSX:BBD.A), p…
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