Bombardier Global 7500 Aircraft Completes the World’s Longest Range Business Jet Flight in History
March 04 2019 - 12:47PM
Bombardier is proud to announce that its Global 7500 aircraft, has
once again demonstrated its ability to go the distance by
completing the longest range business jet flight in history**,
successfully completing an 8,152-nautical-mile flight non-stop,
pushing the boundaries of business travel.
The award-winning business jet departed from
Singapore Changi Airport at 7:12 a.m. local time and arrived at
Tucson International Airport at 8:19 a.m. local time, completing
the long-range speed record flight for the city-pair.
“The Global 7500 aircraft was built to break all
the records,” said David Coleal, President, Bombardier Business
Aircraft. “It achieved the industry’s longest mission ever in
business aviation after only two months in service. We’ve
demonstrated its unequaled long-range and high speed capabilities,
but also its ability to break records confidently with healthy fuel
reserves remaining, once again, confirming its unsurpassed
performance to customers.”
Since its entry-into-service, the Global 7500
jet has emphatically proven itself to be the highest-performing
aircraft in the industry and this record showcases the real-world
capabilities of this impressive aircraft. With a top speed of Mach
0.925, the aircraft has unquestionably shown its ability to fly
even further than any other business jet with its advertised range
of 7,700 nautical miles. The achievement of a flight that reaches
8,152 nautical miles clearly demonstrates that the aircraft is the
only business jet with the high-performance capabilities required
for long flights. Providing access to these demanding, long-range
routes is an invaluable resource for customers.
Over the last two months, the Global 7500 jet
has demonstrated exceptional performance and reliability, this
first aircraft has completed more than 170 hours of flight around
the world.
The Global 7500 aircraft offers spaciousness
that is unique among business jets, with its award-winning interior
featuring a full-size kitchen and four true living spaces. The
Global 7500 aircraft also debuts Bombardier’s patented Nuage seat,
which was meticulously designed for maximum comfort and will be
exclusive to the new Global family of aircraft.
About Bombardier With over
68,000 employees across four business segments, Bombardier is a
global leader in the transportation industry, creating innovative
and game-changing planes and trains. Our products and services
provide world-class transportation experiences that set new
standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and
safety.
Headquartered in Montréal, Canada, Bombardier
has production and engineering sites in 28 countries across the
segments of Transportation, Business Aircraft, Commercial Aircraft
and Aerostructures and Engineering Services. Bombardier shares are
traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). In the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2018, Bombardier posted revenues of $16.2
billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com or
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*Record pending certification by the National
Aeronautic Association.
**Flight performed under certain operating
conditions.
For Information Clémence
Godfroy Bombardier Business Aircraft + 1 514-855-5001 #64024
clemence.godfroy@aero.bombardier.com
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