Overview
- Vista, which took possession Wednesday at Bombardier’s London Biggin Hill Service Centre, has added its first Global 8000 to its fleet.
- Vista will upgrade two Global 7500s per month to the Global 8000 standard to field 18 aircraft by year-end, creating the largest subscription fleet of this model.
- Bombardier lists the Global 8000 with a top speed of Mach 0.95, an 8,000‑nautical‑mile range, and a 2,691‑foot cabin altitude, enabling faster non‑stops and gentler cabin pressure for less fatigue.
- Transport Canada, the FAA and EASA have certified the Global 8000 program, allowing broad commercial operation by fleet customers like Vista.
- The handover follows Vista’s February 11 order for 40 Challenger 3500s with options for 120 more, deepening its Bombardier ties and widening access to ultra‑long‑range jets through membership rather than ownership.