Bombardier jet sets new speed record in 5,400-mile journey overcoming unfavorable winds
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Bombardier's Global 8000 business jet flew from Los Angeles to Farnborough, UK, in 8 hours and 46 minutes, setting a new city-pair speed record at Mach 0.93 — 2.2% faster than before — despite unfavorable winds. The flight timed perfectly with the jet's debut at the 2026 Farnborough Airshow. Bombardier also announced the aircraft received an Environmental Product Declaration, making its full lifecycle emissions data publicly available.
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