In October 2010 Bombardier Aerospace announced its two ultra-long-range business jets, namely Bombardier Global 7000 and Global 8000. The scheduled launch of Global 7000 and Global 8000 declared was 2016 and 2017, respectively.

For both the jets the program has been delayed by two years. The delay was the company’s decision in the year 2015 to redesign the wing to reduce its weight without affecting its aerodynamics. The wing is called a transonic wing. Both jets are being assembled at Bombardier factory near Toronto, Canada.

The 7000 has already made its first maiden flight on November 4, 2016, where it climbed to 20,000 feet (6,096 m) and reached 240 knots during the 2 hr 27 min flight. The official designated name was BD-700-2A12, but it is being marketed as Global 7000, the extension of their Global series and the 8000 is following soon. The jet is powered by the new General Electric Passport 20 16,500 lbf (73 kN) thrust engine which has reduced NOx emissions and GE claims that the fuel efficiency is improved by 8% than the earlier Global Express XRS, it can cruise at a very high speed of Mach 0.90.

Though it’s an extended derivative of Global 6000, it has far more features and amenities than its predecessor. It measures 11 ft 3 in (3.43 m) longer, and will be having a four-zone 2,637 cu. ft. (74.67 cu.m.) cabin, this is 20% more than the previous. It is designed and manufactured to cover a 7,300 nmi (13,500 km) range at Mach 0.85 (average speed), flying non-stop from London to Kuala Lumpur or from New York to Dubai with ten passengers on board.

Former Formula One driver who was also a long-time brand ambassador of Bombardier, Niki Lauda has already placed his order for the Global 7000. Many speculations are going on about the price; the aviation geniuses expect the base price to start at $73 million!