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  • Bombardier Unveils Comlux as Global 8000 Aircraft Customer, Delivery Confirmed for 2026

    Bombardier Unveils Comlux as Global 8000 Aircraft Customer, Delivery Confirmed for 2026

    • The firm order for one Global 8000 aircraft was announced during NBAA-BACE 2025
    • Comlux will elevate its ultra-long-range charter capabilities with Bombardier’s flagship aircraft, delivering unmatched performance and refined passenger experience
    • Set to enter into service this year, the Global 8000(1)is the fastest business jet in the world, offering the longest range in its class and the ability to operate from short runways

    Bombardier is proud to announce that Comlux, a leading business aviation company, will take delivery of the industry-defining Global 8000(1) aircraft in 2026. Renowned for its expertise in long-range operations with aircraft such as the Bombardier Global 6000 and Global 6500, Comlux is strategically enhancing its charter offering with Bombardier’s flagship jet. With its industry-leading ultra-long-range capabilities and top speed, the Bombardier Global 8000 aircraft is the ideal complement to Comlux Aviation’s fleet—delivering exceptional performance, comfort, and efficiency for premium global travel.

    “The Bombardier Global 8000 aircraft integrates perfectly into our long-range fleet, in between our wide-body fleet and our Global 6500 fleet,” said Comlux Aviation CEO, Andrea Zanetto. He continues: “At Comlux, we offer comfort in ownership and luxury in flight! We have built our reputation on delivering premium global travel solutions and this aircraft allows us to offer ultra-long-range. Comlux continuously elevates its fleet to offer clients an unmatched charter experience across the globe with a diversified fleet. The delivery of the Global 8000 will mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter, as we continue to attract more clients to manage the operation of Global 7500 and Global 8000.”

    “The Bombardier Global 8000 jet offers the perfect balance of ultra-long-range performance and refined passenger experience—an ideal fit for Comlux’s discerning clientele,” said Éric Martel, President and CEO, Bombardier. “As our valued business relationship continues to grow, the Global 8000 aircraft will deliver its exceptional performance and signature smooth ride to Comlux’s customers around the world.”

    The Global 8000(1), the world’s fastest purpose-built business jet, represents a new era of performance, comfort and innovation. With its unmatched speed and a range of 8,000 nautical miles, the aircraft is designed to meet the needs of the most discerning travelers—delivering seamless connectivity between global cities with exceptional onboard luxury.

    Comlux’s upcoming delivery marks a significant milestone in the continued adoption of the Bombardier Global 8000 jet by leading operators worldwide. The aircraft’s advanced technology and refined cabin experience make it a standout choice for those seeking the ultimate in private aviation.

    About Bombardier

    At Bombardier (BBD-B.TO), we design, build, modify and maintain the world’s best-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. That means not simply exceeding standards, but understanding customers well enough to anticipate their unspoken needs.

    For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation—innovating to make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to move through it.

    Bombardier customers operate a fleet of more than 5,100 aircraft, supported by a vast network of Bombardier team members worldwide and 10 service facilities across six countries.

     Bombardier’s performance-leading jets are proudly manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. In 2024, Bombardier was honoured with the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Brands and Communication Design.     

    About Comlux

    Comlux Group is one of the leaders in business aviation industry. For over 20 years, the company has been engineering luxury for VIP customers seeking personal and professional management of their private aviation needs, including aircraft sales and acquisitions, aircraft operations and charter management. Headquartered in Switzerland with a global presence around the world, Comlux delivers world-class, Swiss-made business aviation services.

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    (1)The Global 8000 aircraft is currently under development and remains to be finalized and certified. It is expected to enter into service in 2025. See forward-looking statements disclaimer hereafter. All specifications and data are approximate and may change without notice and are subject to certain operating rules, assumptions and conditions. 

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    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements require the Corporation to make assumptions and are subject to important known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results in future periods to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Please refer to the “Forward-Looking Statements” disclaimer contained in Bombardier Inc.’s most recently published financial report for additional details. 

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  • Ina Garten’s Cooking Show Returns for New Season with Tina Fey, Christine Baranski, and Daniel Roseberry

    Ina Garten’s Cooking Show Returns for New Season with Tina Fey, Christine Baranski, and Daniel Roseberry

    Ina Garten is cooking up something funny for the latest season of her Food Network show. The Barefoot Contessa will welcome comedian Tina Fey for the premiere episode of Be My Guest, which kicks off on October 19. In the series, now in its…

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  • Stock market today: Live updates

    Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 13, 2025, in New York City.

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    Stocks surged on Monday, rebounding from Friday’s sell-off after President Donald Trump said trade relations with…

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  • BoUNC calls Tar Heels to the crease

    BoUNC calls Tar Heels to the crease

    The afternoon sun cooking the field’s synthetic turf won’t stop these athletes. They’re committed to improving so they can represent the University nationally.

    Members of Carolina’s BoUNC, or the Bowlers & Batters at UNC-Chapel Hill…

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  • Stegra Launches New Financing Round to Build First-Ever Large-Scale Green Steel Plant – ESG Today

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    2. Flagship green steel start-up in funding crisis as Europe’s low-carbon ambitions falter  Financial Times
    3. Stegra in new financing round  Yahoo Finance
    4. Swedish green steel firm Stegra seeks another $1.1 billion in financing  TradingView
    5. Stegra seeks additional $1.1 billion funding for Swedish green steel plant  Investing.com

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  • Microsoft: No, Xbox Hardware Isn’t Disappearing from Target and Walmart

    Microsoft: No, Xbox Hardware Isn’t Disappearing from Target and Walmart

    Microsoft is reassuring gamers that Xbox hardware, including game consoles and accessories, isn’t going away at major retailers, including Target and Walmart. And one of those retailers, Target, has also confirmed that there’s no truth to rumors…

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  • At World Health Summit, Global Parliamentarians Meet With Partners To Strengthen Political Leadership In Ending AIDS

    At World Health Summit, Global Parliamentarians Meet With Partners To Strengthen Political Leadership In Ending AIDS

    Parliamentarians from around the world met with policymakers and partners at the World Health Summit in Berlin to foster dialogue on how to mobilize political will, defend equal rights and build inclusive and sustainable responses to…

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  • At least 153 unvaccinated students in S.C. quarantined for measles

    At least 153 unvaccinated students in S.C. quarantined for measles

    A MMR vaccine information packet is pictured in Lubbock, Texas, amid an outbreak of measles in the state in March. State officials in South Carolina reported at least 153 students are from two schools are under quarantine for 21 days due to…

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  • Five Works to Know by Seydou Keïta

    Five Works to Know by Seydou Keïta

    Now celebrated as the father of African photography, Seydou Keïta (ca. 1921–2001) operated a busy studio in Bamako, Mali (until 1960, French Sudan), between 1948 and 1963, a time of radical transformation—from rural to urban…

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