Bombardier and ELIE SAAB announced a collaboration to create a uniquely elegant passenger cabin design for the Bombardier Global 8000 aircraft. Centered on delivering an exceptional passenger experience, the ELIE SAAB-designed jet will combine refined aesthetics, exceptional craftsmanship and innovative functionality, creating an environment where comfort and elegance seamlessly meet.
This marks Bombardier’s first-ever design collaboration with a luxury fashion house such as ELIE SAAB, underscoring its commitment to providing its customers with the ultimate in personalization and sophistication. Customers of the Global 8000 will have the unique opportunity to select the ELIE SAAB design, a statement of elegance and refinement. The design will be presented at an official unveiling, which will be held in 2026.
Éric Martel, President and CEO, Bombardier commented: “Bombardier Global 8000 customers are already enjoying the finest in business aviation with exceptional comfort, the fastest speed and lowest cabin altitude in the industry, as well as the best field performance to operate from short runways in all weather conditions. This collaboration with ELIE SAAB further sets apart this aircraft’s distinctive characteristics and exemplifies Bombardier’s commitment to offering a unparallelled customer experience. As two iconic family businesses and two world-class brands, we share a profound commitment to heritage and excellence, driven by our talented teams and fueled by a spirit of innovation. By combining our engineering and craftsmanship expertise with ELIE SAAB’s iconic design vision, we are offering our customers something truly unique – an aircraft that reflects the pinnacle of elegance and a spectacular attention to detail.”
Elie Saab Junior, Vice Chairman and CEO of ELIE SAAB Group stated: “Partnering with Bombardier marks an important milestone in ELIE SAAB’s strategic expansion into lifestyle. Together, as two businesses united by family values and a commitment to excellence, we are shaping a new expression of luxury in aviation. By bringing our craftsmanship into dialogue with Bombardier’s engineering mastery, we are creating an experience designed for a global clientele seeking unparalleled refinement and comfort. This vision comes to life in the Global 8000 cabin design, where our signature aesthetic meets Bombardier’s performance leadership to set a new standard for sophistication in air travel.”
Bombardier Global 8000 is setting a new standard for performance, comfort, and innovation. With a top speed of Mach 0.95, an impressive range of 8,000 nautical miles and the lowest cabin altitude in the industry, the Global 8000 redefines long-distance travel. Its advanced technology, smooth ride, and meticulously configurated cabin make it the ultimate choice for those who demand excellence without compromise. Thanks to its exceptional field performance, the Global 8000 also provides access to more airports with shorter runways, offering unmatched flexibility for travelers.
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