Overview
- Vista took possession of its first Bombardier Global 8000 on Wednesday at the London Biggin Hill Service Centre, marking the start of a fleet upgrade.
- The company plans to convert two Global 7500s each month under a Bombardier service bulletin that uses engineering and software changes, with all 18 jets targeted to reach 8000 standard by the end of 2026.
- Bombardier lists the Global 8000 with 8,000 nautical miles of range, a top speed of Mach 0.95, and a low 2,691‑foot cabin altitude to allow longer nonstop flights with less fatigue.
- Regulators cleared the program with Transport Canada in November 2025, the FAA in December 2025, and EASA in January 2026, and NetJets received a factory‑new Global 8000 in March 2026.
- Vista’s rollout follows its February 11 firm order for 40 Challenger 3500s with options for 120 more, signaling a broader plan to scale long‑range availability for members.