BOMBARDIER Bombardier Global 8000 sets new speed record Bombardier announced on Monday (20) that the Global 8000 business jet set a new speed record on the route between Los Angeles, USA, and Farnborough, UK, completing the journey in 8 hours and 46 minutes. According to the manufacturer, the flight overcame unfavorable tailwind conditions, reached a top speed of Mach 0.93 (1,148 km/h), and shaved 2.2% off the previous record time for this city pair. The aircraft flew to Farnborough for its debut at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, where it is participating in the event's flying displays. Bombardier stated that the mission aimed to demonstrate the new model's performance capabilities to operators, customers, and other trade show attendees. The Global 8000 is designed to operate at a top speed of Mach 0.95 with a range of up to 8,000 nautical miles (NM), positioning it as the fastest aircraft in the manufacturer's current business jet lineup. These characteris...
