Bombardier announced today that NetJets has placed a new firm order for four Global 8000 aircraft, valued at $312 million dollars and converted eight existing orders for Bombardier products. This transaction adds to Global 7500 aircraft already on order and in service. NetJets will build a 24-strong fleet of the latest Bombardier Ultra-Long Range Global 8000 model, as they will also be working with Bombardier to upgrade their entire in-service Global 7500 fleet to Global 8000 jets.

“The new Global 8000 aircraft is the ultimate solution for NetJets’ discerning Owners, offering a truly seamless private aviation experience,” said Eric Martel, President and CEO, Bombardier. “NetJets’ experience and expertise make them the ideal partner to unlock the full potential of this revolutionary Mach 0.94 business jet in a large fleet context. Our valued relationship continues to grow stronger, and we are proud to share this historic milestone together.”

Introduced earlier this year at EBACE in Geneva, Bombardier’s latest flagship jet features an industry-leading range of 8,000 nautical miles and a top speed of Mach 0.94. The Global 8000 is expected to enter service in 2025.

“The new Global 8000 will help us to continue offering our Owners, specifically our international travelers, the pinnacle in unforgettably personalized experiences aboard the finest ultra-long-range aircraft available,” said Patrick Gallagher, NetJets’ President of Sales, Marketing, and Service. “With inventory sold out through 2023 in the U.S., we are continuing to invest in further expansion for prospective Owners in North America and across the globe. In fact, by the end of 2023, we are proud to share that our worldwide fleet will be approximately 30% larger than it was in the beginning of 2022.”

During the 2022 NBAA BACE, Netjets confirmed to Elite Wings Magazine that all the first 10 Global 7500 aircraft to be delivered by 2023 were fully sold to share Owners, and NetJets started taking deposits for their 2024 deliveries.