- Business jet manufacturer Bombardier (TSX:BBD.A) announced that its Global 7500 has set its 100th speed record
- The aircraft surpassed the 75-record mark only in November
- Bombardier designs, builds, modifies and maintains a line of jets for individuals, businesses, governments and militaries around the world
- Bombardier stock has added 65.52 per cent year-over-year and 221.59 per cent since 2020
Business jet manufacturer Bombardier (TSX:BBD.A) announced that its Global 7500 has set its 100th speed record.
While some of these figures are pending review by FAI, the World Air Sports Federation, the accomplishment remains remarkable, with the aircraft averaging almost 1,000 km/h while setting its 100th record from San Luis Obispo to London.
The aircraft surpassed the 75-record mark only in November, and previously achieved an 8,225 nautical mile flight from Sydney to Detroit, representing the longest flight in the history of business aviation.
The Global 7500 offers a top speed of Mach 0.925 and a baseline range of 7,700 nautical miles, and features four living spaces, a full-size kitchen and a dedicated crew suite, in addition to unique amenities, including a seat with the industry’s first zero-gravity position and Bombardier’s Smooth FlĕxWing aerodynamic enhancement technology, which boosts performance, reduces fuel burn, improves safety and decreases turbulence through an advanced slats and flap system.
While there are more than 200 Global 7500 jets in service, clocking in more than 220,000 flying hours to date, the company plans to push its capabilities further with its upcoming Global 8000 jet. The new model is expected to enter into service in 2025 and achieve a top speed of Mach 0.94, an industry-leading range of 8,000 nautical miles and a low cabin altitude of less than 2,900 feet when flying at 41,000 feet.
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“Bombardier customers need a reliable, fast, efficient business tool that gets them to destination quickly and efficiently, and the Global 7500 aircraft sets the standard in the ultra-long-range class for its outstanding technological advancements and impressive performance capabilities,” Jean-Christophe Gallagher, executive vice president, aircraft sales and Bombardier Defense, said in a statement. “As these impressive records attest, the aircraft consistently shows it has the speed to successfully complete any type of mission. And with our Global 8000 set to enter into service later this year, we can’t wait to build on this speed record momentum and take it to even higher levels across the fleet.”
About Bombardier
Bombardier designs, builds, modifies and maintains a line of jets for individuals, 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. It operates aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico.
Bombardier stock (TSX:BBD.A) is down by 0.7 per cent trading at C$82.81 per share as of 9:50 am ET. The stock has added 65.52 per cent year-over-year and 221.59 per cent since 2020.
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(Top photo of a Global 7500 jet: Bombardier)
