Bombardier's business jet, with a record operating range

This year, Bombardier will deliver the first Global 7000. The large business jet can fly more than previously announced.

13.704 km or 7400 nautical miles – so far, Bombardier's new Business Jet Global 7000 will be able to fly. This, it was said, at least so far. Now, the canadian aircraft manufacturer has corrected the range of the plane to the top. 14.260 kilometres or 7700 miles.

Thus, the aircraft could fly "more than any Other business jet", says Bombardier. In fact, the Global 7000 is the peak value of rivals Gulfstream G650, HE behind. He brings it to the 13.890 or 7500 miles.

Test close to the sound barrier

The new Bombardier aircraft to be delivered in the second half of the year, for the first time, can now also fly routes such as New York – Hong Kong and Singapore – San Francisco. Currently, the Global 7000 is still in the test flight program. Since November of 2016, five test machines have completed a total of 1800 flight hours. Now the certification is to be completed soon.

At the end of March 2017, the Flight Test Vehicle 1 reached the speed of Mach 0.995 – a new record for a large business jet. As the maximum speed for the clients of Bombardier, but of Mach 0.925. The normal flight speed is Mach 0.85. This is also necessary, with eight passengers and four crew members on Board when appropriate external conditions, the maximum range of 7700 miles.

The Global 8000 will fly even further

The Global 7000 is a great business jet: Up to 19 passengers can travel in it. The cabin is divided into four areas, which can be equipped with Seats, Sofas and a bed. In addition, a kitchen is available. The plane was only awarded last week the prestigious Red Dot Design Award.

The Bombardier Global 7000 is set to follow the Global 8000, probably in the year 2019. This provides 17 passengers and is announced with a bigger reach: 14.631 kilometres or 7900 nautical miles.

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