Bombardier has delivered the 200th Global 7500 business jet to a customer in December.
“Simply put, the Global 7500 aircraft is assembled with the best manufacturing process and technological advancements in business aviation – and we are so excited and honoured to reach the 200-delivery mark of this transformative aircraft,” says David Murray, executive vice president, manufacturing, IT and Bombardier operational executive system. “This milestone also reflects the outstanding efforts of our meticulous engineering, production and assembly teams. These talented individuals are the beating heart of this program’s ultimate success and achievements.”
With a top speed of Mach 0.925 and a range of 7,700 nautical miles (14,260 km), the Global 7500 has been designed to enable its customers to reach more essential destinations.
The aircraft’s Smooth Flĕx Wing is like an in-air shock absorber with a sophisticated slats and flap system that has been designed to generate exceptional lift on takeoff and approach, maximising aerodynamic efficiency and boosting performance while improving safety.
It also reduces fuel burn, lowers emissions and produces excellent short-field and high-speed performance – the type of journey its customers strive for. And since its entry-into-service in December 2018, the Global 7500 business jet has boasted a fleet dispatch reliability of more than 99.8%.
The Global 7500 aircraft has also set more speed records than any aircraft in its class having recently flown more than 75 speed record missions on a number of key routes.
These accomplishments build on earlier records, including an 8,225 nautical mile flight in October 2019 from Sydney, Australia to Detroit, Michigan, the longest flight ever recorded in business aviation.
“Bombardier’s Global 7500 business jet customers recognize and appreciate the many benefits this aircraft provides – and it continues to rewrite the history books with unprecedented speed records and long-distance flights,” says Jean-Christophe Gallagher, executive vice president, aircraft sales and Bombardier Defence. “This incredible aircraft offers the best of both worlds: it’s a marvel of engineering that is designed to serve as an extension of our customers’ home or office. And that’s what the Global 7500 has been delivering for years – offering the most spacious cabins in the skies while enjoying Bombardier’s signature smooth ride.”
Essential aspects of the record-breaking performance of the Global 7500 aircraft can be attributed to its Smooth Flĕx Wing – manufactured in Red Oak, Texas – and its GE Passport engines, manufactured in Lafayette, Indiana.
The attributes of the Global 7500 aircraft will be enhanced even more with the introduction of the Global 8000 aircraft, announced in 2022.
Bombardier’s flagship of a new era will boast a range of 8,000 nautical miles and a top speed of Mach 0.94. The Global 8000 is progressing well and on track to enter into service in the second half of 2025.
