- Bombardier (TSX:BBD.A) is joining forces with fashion house ELIE SAAB to create a cabin design for the upcoming Global 8000 aircraft, marking the jet-maker’s first collaboration with a luxury fashion brand
- Bombardier builds jets for businesses, governments and militaries around the world
- Bombardier stock has added 135.52 per cent year-over-year
Bombardier (TSX:BBD.A) is joining forces with fashion house ELIE SAAB to create a cabin design for the upcoming Global 8000 aircraft, marking the jet-maker’s first collaboration with a luxury fashion brand.
Founded in Lebanon in 1982, ELIE SAAB focuses on haute couture, ready-to-wear and bridal collections, as well as accessories, eyewear, childrenswear, watches, fragrances and furniture, and operates boutiques in major cities across the world.
The collaboration seeks to tap into “SAAB’s world-renowned artistry in haute couture and design,” according to Monday’s news release, with eyes on providing passengers with “an environment where comfort and elegance seamlessly meet.”
Customers interested in the Global 8000 will be able to select the ELIE SAAB design as part of the order process, with an official unveiling planned for 2026.
The Global 8000 stands out from competitors by offering the lowest cabin altitude in the industry and the longest range in its class at 8,000 nautical miles, enabled by a top speed of Mach 0.95, making it the fastest civilian aircraft on the market since the Concorde.
Management commentary
“Bombardier Global 8000 customers are already enjoying the finest in business aviation with exceptional comfort, the fastest speed and lowest cabin altitude in the industry, as well as the best field performance to operate from short runways in all weather conditions,” Éric Martel, president and chief executive officer of Bombardier, said in a statement. “This collaboration with ELIE SAAB further sets apart this aircraft’s distinctive characteristics and exemplifies Bombardier’s commitment to offering a unparalleled customer experience. As two iconic family businesses and two world-class brands, we share a profound commitment to heritage and excellence, driven by our talented teams and fueled by a spirit of innovation. By combining our engineering and craftsmanship expertise with ELIE SAAB’s iconic design vision, we are offering our customers something truly unique – an aircraft that reflects the pinnacle of elegance and a spectacular attention to detail.”
“Partnering with Bombardier marks an important milestone in ELIE SAAB’s strategic expansion into lifestyle. Together, as two businesses united by family values and a commitment to excellence, we are shaping a new expression of luxury in aviation,” added Elie Saab Junior, vice chairman and CEO of ELIE SAAB Group. “By bringing our craftsmanship into dialogue with Bombardier’s engineering mastery, we are creating an experience designed for a global clientele seeking unparalleled refinement and comfort. This vision comes to life in the Global 8000 cabin design, where our signature aesthetic meets Bombardier’s performance leadership to set a new standard for sophistication in air travel.”
About Bombardier
Bombardier builds jets for businesses, governments and militaries around the world. The company’s customers operate a fleet of more than 5,100 aircraft supported by 10 service facilities across six countries. Manufacturing activities are based in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Bombardier stock (TSX:BBD.A) is up by 0.44 per cent trading at C$217.50 as of 9:33 am ET. The stock has added 135.52 per cent year-over-year.
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