K5 Aviation / A319-115(ACJ) / D-ALEX / cn.5963 (ex.D-AVWF)

Paul Bannwarth
 

AMAC Aerospace / VP-CVJ / A319-153(N)(CJ) / cn.11865 (ex.D-AVWD)

 Paul Bannwarth

Bombardier Celebrates First Delivery Of The Global 8000 Aircraft To Esteemed Customer Netjets

• NetJets is the fleet launch customer for the Global 8000 and, with this inaugural delivery, receives the first of 24 business jets of the type it intends to operate (1) 
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• Delivery of the Global 8000 aircraft took place in front of hundreds of employees and special guests
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• Bombardier’s Global 8000 is the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde, with an industry-leading top speed of Mach 0.95 (627 miles per hour), a range of 8,000 nautical miles (NM) (16.75 hours), and the lowest cabin altitude in business aviation production of just 2,691 ft.(2), making it the ultimate business aircraft

Bombardier has celebrated the delivery of the first Global 8000 aircraft to fleet launch customer NetJets, a valued longtime customer and the world leader in private aviation. The delivery took place at Bombardier’s Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre in the presence of employees, NetJets leadership, and special guests. With its range of 8,000 NM (16.75 hours) and a top speed of Mach 0.95 (627 miles per hour) (3), the Bombardier Global 8000 business jet expands route options, while allowing NetJets customers to reach their destinations faster and in greater comfort than ever before.

With this most recent addition, NetJets plans to build a 24-strong fleet of Global 8000 aircraft and will be working with Bombardier to upgrade its entire in-service Global 7500 fleet to Global 8000 jets. NetJets could subsequently grow its fleet through a series of options that could be exercised progressively over the coming years (1).

“The Global 8000 is redefining the business aviation landscape with its unmatched performance, signature smooth ride and innovative design, and we are thrilled to be providing our longtime, valued partner NetJets with its first Global 8000 aircraft,” said Éric Martel, President and CEO, Bombardier. “With this landmark first delivery, NetJets’ clients will now be able to experience the revolutionary performance attributes and unmatched luxury the Global 8000 delivers – the most impressive business jet in the skies.”

"Our long-standing partnership with Bombardier has been built on a shared vision of excellence and innovation in business aviation," said Patrick Gallagher, President, NetJets Aviation. "The Global 8000 is the ultimate expression of that partnership, and we are proud to be the first to bring this remarkable aircraft to our fleet. The range and features of the Global 8000 aircraft perfectly align with NetJets’ commitment to offering safety, service, and access at an extraordinary level and empowering Owners to do more and miss less.”

The Global 8000 is the only true four-zone business jet to offer a range of 8,000 NM (16.75 hours), enabling nonstop travel between more city pairs than ever before. In addition to its long-range capabilities, the aircraft remains uniquely agile, with takeoff and landing performance comparable to that of a light jet. Its advanced wing design featuring leading-edge slats enable passengers to land at up to 30% more airports – the equivalent of more than 2,000 destinations – than its closest rival.

Inside, the Global 8000 aircraft sets an extremely high bar in terms of luxury and comfort. The discerning business jet features the longest seated length in its class along with signature cabin features such as Bombardier’s Pũr Air System, Soleil circadian lighting system and the lowest cabin altitude in production, all designed to maximize passenger comfort and prevent the effects of jet lag – ensuring passengers arrive at their destinations rested and refreshed.

JB Aviation / SP-JAL / Pilatus PC 12-47E(NGX) / cn.2404

Paul Bannwarth
 

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Royal Flight) / Gulfstream G 650ER / HZ-HM66

Paul Bannwarth
 

Gulfstream Completes 200Th G600 Delivery

Aircraft Continues to Redefine Excellence as Demand Remains Robust

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the 200th customer delivery of the award-winning Gulfstream G600. This aircraft was outfitted at Gulfstream’s facility in St. Louis and delivered to a North America-based customer.

To date, the G600 fleet has logged more than 197,000 flight hours and completed over 87,000 landings. The aircraft has amassed 95 city-pair speed records, including recently surpassing a record that had been held for more than a decade. For that achievement earlier this year on a flight from Aspen, Colorado, to the U.K.’s London City Airport, the G600 demonstrated impressive performance, completing the journey in 7 hours, 42 minutes at an average speed of Mach 0.91.

“Interest in the G600 remains incredibly strong worldwide as customers continue to be impressed with its remarkable capabilities,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “Reaching the 200th delivery reflects the program’s continued momentum while reinforcing the aircraft’s proven maturity and reliability.”

The 200th G600 delivery follows other recent news for the aircraft. In January, Gulfstream announced that the G600 and its sister aircraft, the Gulfstream G500, received certification for steep-approach landing by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), allowing operations at even more airports worldwide, including London City.

Known for its award-winning interior and seat designs, the G600 can be configured with up to four living areas and can seat up to 19 passengers. It can fly 6,600 nautical miles/12,223 kilometers at Mach 0.85 or 5,600 nm/10,371 km at Mach 0.90 and features a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925.

Textron Aviation To Feature A Broad Range Of Industry Leading Cessna, Beechcraft And Pipistrel Aircraft At The Sun ’N Fun Aerospace Expo

Textron Aviation today announced that it will showcase a broad lineup of its legendary turboprop and piston aircraft at the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, April 14 through 19, in Lakeland, Florida. This marks the first time that Cessna, Beechcraft and Pipistrel products will be displayed together under the Textron Aviation banner, giving attendees a unified look at the company’s expanded portfolio of aircraft. Additionally, the Crimson Edition of the Beechcraft King Air 360 is expected to make its debut at the show, showcasing a special edition design developed to commemorate six decades of the King Air family’s legendary service as the best-selling business turboprop family in the world. Announced in 2024, the aircraft features a refined custom interior and a bold exterior paint scheme, including the iconic Beechcraft “B” on the tail.
Legendary lineup on display


With more than 85,000 piston aircraft and more than 11,000 turbine aircraft operating in the United States, Textron Aviation offers aviation enthusiasts the opportunity to experience some of the most iconic aircraft in the world at SUN ‘n FUN.
Aircraft expected to be at the Textron Aviation static display during SUN ‘n FUN include:
Pipistrel Alpha Trainer
Pipistrel Sinus
Pipistrel Panthera
Cessna Skyhawk
Cessna Skylane
Cessna Turbo Stationair HD
Cessna Caravan
Beechcraft King Air 360 (special Crimson Edition)
All Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft on display will feature McCauley Propeller products, and McCauley representatives will be on site at the show.