Bombardier has announced a significant milestone for its industry-leading Global 7500 business jet, which has achieved its 100th speed record. This remarkable achievement underscores the aircraft's exceptional performance and technological advancements, solidifying its position as the flagship in the ultra-long-range business jet category.
The 100th speed record was set on a mission departing from Bombardier's Authorized Service Facility ACI Jet in San Luis Obispo and landing at London Biggin Hill Airport on February 28, 2025. The flight was completed in nine hours and 17 minutes, averaging an impressive speed of nearly 1,000 km/hr.
The Global 7500 has consistently demonstrated its ability to perform at the highest levels, with recent speed records including routes such as Tokyo to San Francisco, London to Riyadh, Oakland to Tokyo, Hartford to Dubai, and Tokyo to Toronto2. Earlier achievements include an 8,225-nautical-mile flight from Sydney to Detroit, the longest flight ever recorded in business aviation, and the first-ever non-stop mission from London City Airport to Los Angeles.
Jean-Christophe Gallagher, Executive Vice President of Aircraft Sales and Bombardier Defense, highlighted the significance of this milestone: "Bombardier customers need a reliable, fast, efficient business tool that gets them to their destination quickly and efficiently, and the Global 7500 aircraft sets the standard in the ultra-long-range class for its outstanding technological advancements and impressive performance capabilities. As these impressive records attest, the aircraft consistently shows it has the speed to successfully complete any type of mission".
The Global 7500 boasts a top speed of Mach 0.925 and a baseline range of 7,700 nautical miles (14,260 km). Its unique Smooth Flex Wing design acts as an in-air shock absorber, enhancing aerodynamic efficiency, reducing fuel consumption, and providing the industry's smoothest ride. The aircraft's cabin design and ultra-fast internet capabilities make it the ultimate home office in the sky, enabling customers to optimize their day and seamlessly complete their missions.
Looking ahead, Bombardier is preparing for the entry into service of the Global 8000, which is expected to have an industry-leading range of 8,000 nautical miles and a top speed of Mach 0.94. The Global 8000 will build on the success of the Global 7500, offering even greater performance and capabilities for discerning customers.