Bombardier announced that the Global 8000, which it called the world’s fastest civilian aircraft, has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification.
This follows Transport Canada Type certification and U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification last year.
Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet entered into service in December 2025. The long-range aircraft reaches a top speed of Mach 0.95 (~729 mph) with a range of 8,000 nautical miles (approximately 9,200 miles).
“Attaining EASA certification illustrates the hard work and dedication of Bombardier’s highly skilled employees and suppliers in collaboration with Transport Canada and EASA teams,” said Stephen McCullough, Executive Vice President, Engineering, Product Development and Bombardier Defense. “This accomplishment further strengthens the momentum behind this groundbreaking business jet. Following its entry into service in 2025, the entire Bombardier team is eager for this aircraft to be handed over to more customers this coming year so they can experience the new levels of comfort, wellness, and efficiency the Global 8000 unlocks.”
The company said the Global 8000 business jet also has the lowest cabin altitude in business aviation production at 2,691 feet while cruising at 41,000 feet, which helps minimize the physiological stress associated with high altitude travel.
