- Bombardier (TSX:BBD.A) delivered its first Global 8000 jet in Africa to BUA Group, a Nigerian multinational active in the cement, food, oil and gas, energy, infrastructure and real estate industries.
- Bombardier builds and maintains aircraft for thousands of customers across the world, including top businesses, governments and militaries.
- Bombardier stock last traded at C$313.91 and has added 196.87 per cent year-over-year.
Bombardier (TSX:BBD.A) delivered its first Global 8000 jet in Africa to BUA Group, a Nigerian multinational active in the cement, food, oil and gas, energy, infrastructure and real estate industries.
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The aircraft will expedite BUA’s long-range travel obligations, allowing leadership to make non-stop connections from Lagos to as far as Los Angeles, Perth and Tokyo.
The Global 8000 features four true living spaces, which can seat a total of up to 19 passengers, all while achieving a top speed of Mach 0.95, a range of up to 14,816 kilometres and the lowest cabin altitude in business aviation at only 2,691 feet.
The milestone follows Bombardier’s robust Q1 2026 financial results, including revenue of US$1.6 billion, up by 5 per cent year-over-year, paired with net income of US$53 million, up by 20 per cent year-over-year, with a growing backlog of US$20.3 billion expected to foster growth over the next few years.
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“The Global 8000 offers the range, speed, comfort and reliability required to support our international business activities,” Abdul Samad Rabiu, Founder and Chairman of BUA Group, said in Tuesday’s news release. “For a group with international operations and commitments, the ability to reach more destinations non-stop while maintaining comfort and productivity on board is an important advantage.”
“The delivery of Africa’s first Global 8000 to BUA Group is a significant milestone for both organizations and a proud moment in the strong relationship we have built over the years,” commented Éric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bombardier. “We are honoured by BUA Group’s continued trust in Bombardier and pleased to support its international travel requirements with our flagship Global 8000 aircraft.”
“We are proud to see the Global 8000 enter service in Africa with BUA Group, a long-standing and valued Bombardier customer,” added Hani Haddadin, Regional Vice President, Bombardier Aviation. “The Global 8000 represents the third new Bombardier aircraft delivered to BUA Group, underscoring the group’s continued confidence in Bombardier’s products, people and global support network.”
About Bombardier
Bombardier builds and maintains aircraft for thousands of customers across the world, including top businesses, governments and militaries. The company’s client fleet currently stands at more than 5,200 aircraft, supported by 10 service facilities across six countries. Manufacturing takes place in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Bombardier stock (TSX:BBD.A) last traded at C$313.91 and has added 196.87 per cent year-over-year.
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