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On May 16, 2025, Bombardier’s first production Global 8000 business jet completed its inaugural flight from the company’s Aircraft Assembly Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. Piloted by Sandro Novelli, with co-pilot Charlie Honey and flight engineer Bhargav Bhavsar, the aircraft underwent a series of tests as part of the production flight test procedures. All systems and flight controls performed as expected during this milestone flight. The Global 8000 is designed to be the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde, boasting a top speed of Mach 0.94 and a range of 8,000 nautical miles. It features an ultra-low cabin altitude of 2,900 feet and a luxurious four-zone cabin, accommodating up to 19 passengers. The aircraft will now proceed to Bombardier’s Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre in Montreal for interior completions, ahead of its planned entry into service in the second half of 2025. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Cirrus SR Series G7+ will be the first single-engine piston aircraft to feature an FAA-approved autonomous emergency landing system, known as Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland. In emergencies, any passenger can activate the system with a single button press, enabling the aircraft to autonomously navigate to the nearest suitable airport, communicate with air traffic control, and execute a safe landing. This technology, previously available only on larger turbine and turboprop aircraft, enhances safety by providing an automated landing option in cases of pilot incapacitation. The SR Series G7+ also includes additional features such as Automatic Database Updates via Cirrus IQ PRO™, Runway Occupancy Awareness, and Smart Pitot Heat, all aimed at reducing pilot workload and increasing situational awareness. ... See MoreSee Less

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