Global 7000 and Global 8000 Aircraft Introduce At NBAA
Bombardier Aerospace has some big news for the NBAA convention
this week, They're introducing two new jets, the Global 7000 and
Global 8000 aircraft. Bombardier's flagship Global aircraft family
now covers the large, ultra long-range category with four aircraft
models, the Global 5000, Global Express XRS, Global 7000 and Global
8000 jets.
"Bombardier's commitment to innovation, ongoing investment in
product development strategy and strength as the industry leader
are key contributors to our overall success," said Steve Ridolfi,
President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. "The Global aircraft
platform gained instant worldwide recognition for design and
performance when it was first introduced in 1996, and Global
aircraft have since become renowned as the industry's most advanced
jets. By extending this great aircraft family, we are once again
offering a business jet travel experience that is unmatched and
ahead of its time."
"These new aircraft are solid examples of Bombardier's foresight
and visionary thinking. The Global 7000 and Global 8000 jets will
give our customers the ability to reach more destinations non-stop
than ever before, delivering unprecedented levels of performance,
flexibility, and comfort," continued Mr. Ridolfi. "There has never
been a better time to "Be Global"."
The Global 7000 aircraft features a spacious four-zone cabin
measuring 2,637 cu. ft. The aircraft will have a high-speed cruise
of M 0.90 and a range of 7,300 nm at M 0.85. It will fly
London-Singapore, New York-Dubai or Beijing-Washington non-stop
with 10 passengers*. Entry into service is scheduled for 2016.
The Global 8000 aircraft will feature a three-zone
2,236-cu.ft. cabin and a range of 7,900 nm at M 0.85. It will
connect Sydney-Los Angeles, Hong Kong-New York and Mumbai-New York
non-stop with eight passengers. The Global 8000 jet will reach a
high-speed cruise of M 0.90. Entry into service is scheduled for
2017.
Bombardier's new Global aircraft will feature a new high-speed
transonic wing, designed to significantly optimize aerodynamic
efficiency, combined with next-generation GE TechX 16,500 lb-
thrust-engines to deliver significant efficiency and emissions
advantages, including reduced NOx emissions – 50 per cent
below the International Civil Aviation Organization's upcoming
Civil Aircraft Emissions Protocol (CAEP-6) regulations – and
an eight per cent better overall fuel-efficiency target when
compared to the industry-leading Global Express XRS aircraft.
Featuring a high-speed cruise of M 0.90, these aircraft are
designed to outperform all others, connecting more key city pairs
non-stop worldwide through a combination of outstanding range, fuel
efficiency and balanced field length.
Cabin features common to both new aircraft include maximum
natural light through new enlarged windows, providing approximately
80 per cent more surface per window than on current Global
aircraft. There is also a generous baggage suite is accessible
during flight, a crew rest area equipped with berthable seating, a
spacious galley with optimized meal preparation and storage
possibilities, an innovative approach to cabin zones, giving
customers more flexibility and choice when defining their
floorplan, and innovative design options that bring the comforts of
home to the aircraft environment.
Both aircraft will also feature the most up-to-date version of
the Global Vision flight deck and the advanced connectivity
capability of a leading-edge cabin management system to ensure the
highest levels of convenience, comfort and control ever presented
in a business jet.