Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet has received approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to land at London City Airport (LCY), the Montreal-based manufacturer announced on 10 September 2026.
The approval is effective immediately and allows Global 8000 operators to fly nonstop from destinations including Singapore, Los Angeles, Honolulu and Buenos Aires directly to the airport, which sits in London’s financial district.
Previously, passengers travelling to London on aircraft of the Global 8000’s size typically used nearby airports such as Farnborough or Luton. Bombardier said landing at London City Airport instead saves 60 to 90 minutes in ground transfer time to a traveller’s final destination.
London City Airport has a short runway and requires a steep approach under noise-abatement rules. According to Stephen McCullough, executive vice-president, engineering, product development and Bombardier Defense, the aircraft’s wing design, including leading-edge slats, and its braking systems support its field performance at such airports.
“UK CAA approval to access London City Airport ensures customers can save precious time when accessing one of the world’s most important finance hubs,” McCullough says. “London City Airport’s steep approach requirement for noise-abatement laws and its very short runway makes it amongst one of the world’s most challenging airports. Access to this airfield is another testament to the Global 8000’s engineering excellence, where its advanced wing design including leading-edge slats and its robust braking systems deliver outstanding field performance.”
The Global 8000 has a top speed of Mach 0.95, a range of 8,000nm and a cabin altitude of 2,691ft, which Bombardier states is the lowest in business aviation production. The aircraft entered service in December 2025.
Bombardier’s customer fleet totals more than 5,200 aircraft, supported by 10 service centres across six countries. The company’s aircraft are manufactured at aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico.
