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Bombardier Global 8000 Shatters LA to London Speed Record

July 29, 2026

A Bombardier Global 8000 just flew Los Angeles to Farnborough in under nine hours, hitting Mach 0.94 along the way. Here’s what the record means for transatlantic business travel and how Gulfstream might respond.

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Bombardier Global 8000 Gets European Approval, Takes Aim at Gulfstream

February 9, 2026

Bombardier’s Global 8000 receives EASA certification, opening European operations for the world’s fastest business jet. The Mach 0.95 aircraft brings new competition to Gulfstream’s ultra-long-range dominance with superior speed and impressive runway performance.

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Bombardier Global 8000 Shatters LA to London Speed Record

Bombardier Global 8000 Gets European Approval, Takes Aim at Gulfstream