Mr. Stephen McCullough reports

BOMBARDIER'S GLOBAL 8000, THE WORLD'S FASTEST CIVIL AIRCRAFT, SETS NEW SPEED RECORD BETWEEN LOS ANGELES AND FARNBOROUGH, UK

Bombardier Inc.'s Global 8000 business jet has set a new speed record on a mission departing from Los Angeles and landing in Farnborough, United Kingdom. The aircraft completed the city pair in eight hours and 46 minutes. In setting the record, the Global 8000 flight crew was able to overcome unfavourable tailwinds, reaching a top speed of Mach 0.93. This new speed record is also 2.2 per cent faster than a previous record for the city-pair set.

Highlights:

• The Global 8000 aircraft set its latest speed record en route to the Farnborough International Airshow, where the aircraft will showcase its outstanding performance attributes in its first-ever aerial display.
• This latest achievement for the new Global 8000 aircraft adds to a growing number of speed records and builds upon the industry-leading record tally of its predecessor, the Global 7500.
• Bombardier's Global 8000 is the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde, with a top speed of Mach 0.95, a range of 8,000 nautical miles and the lowest cabin altitude in business aviation production of just 2,691 feet, making it the ultimate business aircraft

Boasting a top speed of Mach 0.95 and a range of 8,000 nautical miles, the Global 8000 is the fastest and highest-performing aircraft in the industry, transporting passengers quicker, farther, from more locations and in greater efficiency than ever before. On this specific mission, the aircraft headed to Farnborough to showcase its incredible performance attributes to spectators and take part in the aerial display at the Farnborough International Airshow.

"This new speed record illustrates the truly special attributes of this incredible aircraft, the industry leader in terms of speed, agility and performance," said Stephen McCullough, executive vice-president, engineering, product development and Bombardier Defense. "Speed is without a doubt the Global 8000's calling card, and this latest accomplishment aptly underscores what sets this aircraft apart -- the ability to bring the world closer and closer than ever before. And when combined with the aircraft's signature smooth ride, luxurious cabin, low cabin altitude and unmatched landing capabilities -- including the ability to reach up to 30 per cent more airports than its nearest competitor -- it's truly in a class of its own."

The Global 8000 is making its debut at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow and is taking part in aerial displays throughout the week, showcasing its outstanding performance attributes.

About Bombardier Inc.

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