
Bombardier announced on Thursday that its Global 7500 has set a total of 135 speed records. That’s the most speed records ever set by a single business aircraft type, according to the company. Some of the aircraft’s city-pair records include pairs such as Tokyo to San Francisco, London to Riyadh, Oakland to Tokyo, Hartford to Dubai, Tokyo to Toronto and Montreal to Paris.
“This is the ultimate recognition, the most speed records of all time – and it’s precisely what Bombardier’s discerning customers need: a reliable, fast, efficient business tool that gets them to destination quickly and efficiently,” said Jean-Christophe Gallagher, Executive Vice President, Aircraft Sales and Bombardier Defense. “Even more impressive is the fact some of these records have been set with passengers on board in varying conditions and airports. It’s a testament to how well engineered the aircraft is, ensuring customers fully benefit from the aircraft’s outstanding performance attributes for their everyday important missions.”
The Global 7500 claims a a top speed of Mach 0.925 and a baseline range of 7,700 nautical miles. It also holds records not just for its speed but for its range. The aircraft currently holds the record for the industry’s longest range non-stop mission from London City Airport to Los Angeles and for the longest flight in business aviation at 8,225 nautical miles.
Original article published on globalair.com






