Bombardier's Global 8000 has received FAA certification, clearing the way for customer deliveries in the US. The aircraft boasts record-breaking speed and range figures, including a top speed of Mach 0.
Saab has presented an industrial proposal to support up to 12,600 jobs in Canada by localizing production of its Gripen fighter jet and GlobalEye airborne surveillance aircraft. According to AeroTime, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly confirmed that Ottawa is examining the proposal as part of its broader Canada-Sweden aerospace and defense partnership.
The Canadian government has placed a $400 million order with Bombardier for six Global 6500s with military modifications. The aircraft will join the Canadian Air Force to perform worldwide utility flights and support missions such as aeromedical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian aid, and national security operations.