bombardier global 6000 london city to new york speed record

'We don't believe that our customers should have to compromise comfort for access or performance. 'These record flights demonstrate just why the Global 6000 aircraft is a leader in its class.' 'The Global 6000 aircraft is an all-round impressive flying machine, and these achievements, in particular, showcase its extraordinary power and versatility,' said David Coleal, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. Lugano Airport also features an extremely steep approach with an angle of descent that is more than double the industry standard and a short runway of only 4,700 feet (1,432 meters). The 962-NM (1,782-km) journey was completed in 2 hours and 43 minutes of flying time at a maximum cruise speed of M 0.89*. The NetJets crew set a second speed record on October 21, 2015, as the aircraft flew a round trip between London City Airport and Lugano Airport in the Swiss Alps*.

Indeed, London City's central location means that a very steep approach angle due to stringent noise abatement requirements, combined with a short runway, allows access to only the most technologically advanced aircraft such as the Global 6000 and Global 5000 aircraft. The Global 6000 aircraft is a cut above all other business jets in its class with the capability to conveniently fly in and out of difficult to access airports, such as Aspen and London City. The aircraft's engines, optimized for takeoff from high-altitude airfields, pushed it to cruising altitude in just 20 minutes, flying 4,168 NM (7,719 km) at an impressive maximum cruise speed of M 0.89, among the fastest of any business aircraft**. Note to editors: There is a photo associated with this Press Release.īombardier Business Aircraft announced today that a Global 6000 aircraft owned and operated by NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway company and worldwide leader in private aviation, set a new standard for speed between three of the world's most challenging airports.įlying from Aspen, Colorado to London, England and then on to Lugano, Switzerland, the ultra-long-range Global 6000 aircraft set two new city-pair speed records*.Īfter departing from Aspen Pitkin County Airport in Colorado in challenging terrain, the aircraft arrived at London City Airport in a record eight hours on October 20, 2015*.

Bombardier global 6000 london city to new york speed record