Bombardier Global 7000 Jet Spreads Its Wings
Bombardier Global 7000 Biz Jet
In a headline grabbing announcement this week, Bombardier revealed that the Global 7000 aircraft is now the largest and the longest range business jet ever built, with an extra 300 nautical miles range than first designed.
Bombardier Global 7000 Spreads its Wings
We knew the first production aircraft is on target for delivery in the second half of 2018, with more than 1,800 hours of flight testing done and interior fittings in progress at Bombardier’s manufacture in Montreal.
The bonus increase in range to 7,700 nautical miles has taken the crown from the Gulfstream G650 as the long-distance business jet champion.
Bombardier Global 7000 Jet
No added cost
Bombardier Global 7000 cockpit
The new 7,700-nautical-mile baseline range will be offered to all existing and future customers of the Global 7000 aircraft at no additional cost.
It still starts at a basic $72.8 Million before accessories and customisations.
Range of Possibilities
Bombardier Global 7000 extends range
Previously, Bombardier had advertised possible journeys for the Bombardier Global 7000 included New York to Shanghai, or Singapore to Seattle. The new range means that the Global 7000 aircraft is now the only business aircraft that can connect New York to Hong Kong, and Singapore to San Francisco.
Bombardier Global 7000 dining area
The extra range gives Bombardier bragging rights over the Gulfstream G650 for flying distance (7,700 nm) as well as cabin size (19 pax), both of which are crucial selling points for the affluent customers who buy such toys.
Bombardier Global 7000 carries up to 19 people
Bombardier is counting on the Global 7000 to generate the lion’s share of a targeted $3.5 Billion increase in annual sales of private jets by 2020.
“We are thrilled to offer this extended range to our loyal customers, who are the driving force behind our engineering feats and who will soon own an aircraft that simply has no peer,” said David Coleal, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “Not only are we standing by our commitment to begin delivering Global 7000 aircraft this year, we are exceeding expectations along the way.”
Four Living Spaces
Bombardier Global 7000 customer seating
The Global 7000 aircraft redefines business jet travel with four distinct living spaces, a complete kitchen and a full-size crew rest suite while delivering an exceptionally smooth ride above the bad weather and commercial traffic.
Bombardier Global 7000 master bedroom
Althoughthe official top speed is 0.925 Mach, the business jet has reached Mach 0.995, just short of the sound barrier, during testing.
The initial cruising altitude is 43,000 Ft and maximum operating altitude is 51,000 ft.
Bombardier Global 7000 entertainment suite
Bombardier Global 7000 toilet
Bombardier Global 7000 Jet crew rest area
VIDEO: Bombardier Global 7000 First Flight
https://youtube.com/watch?v=d4hvowCGWNc%3Fecver%3D2
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