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Meet the world’s fastest business aircraft, the Global 8000.

Meet the Global 8000, a member of Bombardier’s industry-leading business jet family. It is marketed as the world’s fastest and longest-range business jet.

The Global 8000 aircraft is the ultimate all-in-one business aircraft, with an industry-leading range of 8,000 nautical miles and an unsurpassed top speed of Mach 0.94.

This aeroplane exceeds the speed of sound during testing. following a flying test with a Global 7500 flight test vehicle The aircraft, which was accompanied by a NASA F/A-18 chase plane, consistently exceeded Mach 1.015, paving the way for a maximum Mach operational speed of M0.94 and making it the world’s fastest business jet and the fastest in public aviation since the Concorde.

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When flying at 41,000 feet, the discerning Global 8000 business jet has the healthiest cabin in the industry, with the lowest cabin altitude in its class of 2,900 feet.

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The acclaimed Bombardier Vision flight deck, with next-generation fly-by-wire technology and a blend of cutting-edge avionics with great ergonomics and aesthetics for extraordinary comfort and control, is featured in the cockpit of the Global 8000 aircraft.

Bombardier unveiled the Global 8000, a longer-range variant of the 7500, during the EBACE in May 2022. The older model will be phased out in favour of the new 8000, with service entry expected for 2025. Current 7500s can be converted via a service bulletin. The modified FTV5 test bed has already completed flight testing, reaching a slightly supersonic Mach 1.015 in May 2021; the certification campaign will be completed with a single prototype. It will face off against the new Gulfstream G800, which has a list price of $75 million to $78 million due to lower building costs.

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The aircraft has identical overall dimensions to the Global 7500, including length, breadth, height, and cabin length.

General Electric passport engine is installed on the aircraft. It also has a range of 14,800 kilometres, which is longer than the Global 7500 series. Additionally, all of the specifications are identical to those of prior versions.

When the Global 8000 enters service in 2025, current Global 7500 operators will be able to retrofit the remarkable performance increases to their aircraft. This means that the prior version of the aircraft operator can use the new enhanced features.

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EASA Ends Suspension on PIA, Approves Flights to Europe

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The suspension of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from operating in Europe is finally over, marking a significant turning point for Pakistan’s aviation sector.

After years of scrutiny and stringent safety assessments, the European Commission and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have officially lifted the ban on PIA. This decision also grants Airblue authorization to operate flights to Europe, further enhancing Pakistan’s connectivity with the region.

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PIA’s suspension, initially imposed in June 2020, was a direct consequence of concerns regarding the oversight capabilities of Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). These concerns were triggered shortly after a tragic PIA plane crash that claimed 97 lives, prompting an investigation into the validity of pilot licenses issued in the country.

Now, after four years of continuous efforts and reforms by the PCAA, EASA has expressed renewed confidence in Pakistan’s aviation regulatory framework. In a statement, EASA highlighted that Pakistan has successfully addressed safety compliance issues, enabling PIA to resume its operations within the European Union.

A spokesperson for PIA expressed optimism, emphasizing the airline’s commitment to strictly adhere to EASA’s regulations and guidelines. “This milestone has been achieved after four years of relentless efforts by the PIA management,” the spokesperson said.

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The lifting of the ban is expected to have a profound impact on PIA’s future. The airline, which employs over 7,000 people, has faced criticism in the past for poor management, financial instability, and regulatory challenges.

However, the restoration of European operations is seen as a vital step toward regaining its competitive edge, improving its financial standing, and restoring its reputation on the global stage.

Pakistan’s government, which has been exploring options to privatize the debt-laden national carrier, is hopeful that this development will attract foreign investment and bolster the country’s aviation industry.

With a renewed focus on compliance and safety, PIA is now poised to rebuild its presence in Europe, offering Pakistani travelers and international passengers more connectivity and improved service.