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flag The Bombardier Global 8000, the fastest civilian jet since the Concorde, entered service on December 8, 2025, with its first delivery to a Canadian CEO.

flag The Bombardier Global 8000 business jet entered service on December 8, 2025, with its first delivery to Patrick Dovigi, CEO of GFL Environmental, in Mississauga, Ontario. flag The aircraft, certified by Transport Canada, boasts a top speed of Mach 0.95—the fastest civilian aircraft since the Concorde—and a range of 8,000 nautical miles, enabling nonstop flights between major global cities. flag It features the lowest cabin altitude in business aviation, advanced air purification, and circadian lighting to reduce jet lag. flag Powered by GE Passport engines, it offers improved fuel efficiency and performance. flag Bombardier plans to allow Global 7500 operators to upgrade to Global 8000 capabilities via software and minor hardware changes. flag The company, now focused on defense and innovation, emphasized its economic impact, with 12,000 Canadian jobs and a projected $40 billion GDP contribution over five years.

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