Bombardier delivered the first Global 8000 ultra-long-range business jet to NetJets, its fleet launch customer, during a ceremony on March 25, 2026, at the Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The event drew hundreds of Bombardier employees, NetJets leadership including President Patrick Gallagher, and special guests, marking the second overall customer delivery of the type.
NetJets placed its initial order in November 2022, starting with a firm commitment for four aircraft valued at $812 million, and plans to expand to a fleet of 24 Global 8000s. This includes upgrading its existing 19 Global 7500 jets. The aircraft, registered N194QS, features a top speed of Mach 0.95, a range of 8,000 nautical miles enabling over 16 hours nonstop flight, GE Passport 20 engines, and a four-zone cabin with the lowest cabin altitude in production business aviation at 2,691 feet.
The Global 8000 entered service in December 2025 following the first delivery to Canadian businessman Patrick Dovigi for operation under Chartright Air Group. Certifications include Transport Canada in November 2025, FAA in December 2025, and EASA in January 2026. NetJets, the world leader in private aviation, operates 88 Global-series aircraft as of early March 2026. Comlux, another confirmed customer, expects delivery in 2026.