Bombardier Global 8000

The ultra-long-range jet built for maximum speed and endurance.

Overview

Bombardier Canada ICAO: GL8T 2019–Present $71 million (2019)

The Bombardier Global 8000 is designed as one of the longest-range business jets in production. Announced in the early 2020s, it builds on the Global 7500 platform. The aircraft emphasizes speed and transcontinental reach.

Live Fleet Activity (GL8T)

📡

Fetching live data…

Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × General Electric Passport
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 16,500 lbf · 73 kN
Avionics
Rockwell Collins
Wing tips
Canted winglets
Seats
17
Crew
—
Cabin width
8 ft 0 in  ·  2.44 m
Cabin height
6 ft 2 in  ·  1.88 m
Cabin length
45 ft 7 in  ·  13.89 m
Exterior length
102 ft 4 in  ·  31.20 m
Tail height
27 ft 3 in  ·  8.30 m
Fuselage diameter
9 ft 2 in  ·  2.80 m
Wing span
104 ft 0 in  ·  31.70 m
Baggage volume
194 ft³  ·  5.5 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
105,000 lb  ·  47,500 kg
Max landing weight
86,000 lb  ·  38,900 kg
Max payload
5,700 lb  ·  2,600 kg
Fuel capacity
5,850 gal · 22,200 L · 17,800 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
487 kt  ·  560 mph  ·  902 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
118 kt  ·  136 mph  ·  219 km/h
Range
7,900 nm  ·  9,090 mi  ·  14,630 km
Fuel burn
—
Ceiling
51,000 ft  ·  15,500 m
Rate of climb
3,500 ft/min  ·  18 m/s
Takeoff distance
5,900 ft  ·  1,790 m
Landing distance
2,450 ft  ·  750 m
(/) tap to zoom
(/)
Bombardier Global 8000 Cockpit

Live fleet activity details

📡
Fetching live data…
All Active Aircraft Types
Flight Airline Reg Alt Speed Heading V/S

Operational Context

Bombardier Global 8000 — ultra-long-range business jet

The Global 8000 program was announced in 2022 as an evolution of the Global 7500. It retains the same airframe and wing while offering increased range and speed. The aircraft is designed to operate at higher cruise Mach numbers than earlier Global models.

Powered by two General Electric Passport turbofan engines producing approximately 18,000 pounds of thrust (80 kN) each, the Global 8000 cruises at up to Mach 0.94, approximately 540 knots (1,000 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 114,000 pounds (51,710 kg). Range is projected at 8,000 nautical miles (14,800 km).

The Global 8000 targets the highest tier of the business aviation market. Its performance specifications place it among the fastest and longest-range executive jets. Entry into service is expected in the mid-2020s.

Blog mentions