NetJets will become the fleet launch customer of the highly-anticipated Bombardier Global 8000 after agreeing a firm order for four of the jets valued at $312m based on 2022 prices.

The agreement, which also sees NetJets convert eight existing orders into Global 8000s, will eventually see NetJets build a 24-strong fleet of the industry-leading jet. Some of that fleet will be converted Global 7500 jets that NetJets already owns or has on order.

Already offering one of the most diverse fleets in the business, this new deal helps secure NetJets' position in the ultra-long range market as demand for non-stop transcontinental business flights grows. It also continues the rapid growth of the company's fleet overall, which stands at over 850 jets worldwide.

The Global 8000, which has a list price of $78m, will be the fastest and longest range business jet when it comes into service in 2025.

The Bombardier Global 8000 was introduced at EBACE earlier in 2022, boasting a range of 8,000 nautical miles, a top speed of Mach 0.94 and capacity for up to 17 passengers.

Its superior range brings some of the most distant city pairings into range, including Houston to Dubai, London to Perth and Los Angeles to Singapore. This elevated performance comes at no expense to comfort as the jet also has the most generous cabin size in its class and the lowest cabin altitude (2,900 ft while flying at 41,000 ft).

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