The world’s newest private jet is breaking speed records, but the manufacturer’s CEO and chief engineer say going supersonic isn’t worth the time.
Bombardier’s Global 8000 is the fastest civil aircraft since Concorde and costs at least $78 million to buy. It entered service in December and made its airshow debut at last week’s Farnborough Airshow, near London.
Farnborough Airport is popular for private jets; it does not operate any commercial flights.
The journey there from Los Angeles took 8 hours and 46 minutes, the fastest time ever recorded between the two destinations. A commercial flight from LA to London typically takes up to 10 hours.
But Concorde could fly...
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