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- Sep 10, 2026
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Global 8000 Approved for London City Airport Operations
Canadian business jet manufacturer Bombardier has received UK Civil Aviation Authority approval for its flagship Global 8000 to operate at London City Airport (EGLC).
Canadian business jet manufacturer Bombardier has announced that its flagship Global 8000 aircraft has received approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to operate at London City Airport (EGLC). The approval is said to open access to the airport in central London for direct flights from cities such as Singapore, Los Angeles, Honolulu and Buenos Aires.
Previously, passengers flying on large business jets such as the Global 8000 had to use Farnborough or Luton airports, which could add at least an hour to the journey into the city center.
“CAA approval for access to London City Airport ensures that customers save valuable time when arriving in one of the world’s most important financial centers,” said Stephen McCullough, Bombardier’s Executive Vice President of Engineering, Product Development and Defense. “London City’s steep-approach requirement, driven by noise-abatement regulations, together with its very short runway, makes it one of the world’s most challenging airports. Access to this airfield is further confirmation of the Global 8000’s engineering excellence, with its advanced wing design, including leading-edge slats, and powerful braking system delivering outstanding takeoff and landing performance.”
It is noted that Bombardier had previously conducted steep-approach trials at London City in 2019 with the Global 8000’s predecessor, the Global 7500.
Canadian business jet manufacturer Bombardier has announced that its flagship Global 8000 aircraft has received approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to operate at London City Airport (EGLC). The approval is said to open access to the airport in central London for direct flights from cities such as Singapore, Los Angeles, Honolulu and Buenos Aires.
Previously, passengers flying on large business jets such as the Global 8000 had to use Farnborough or Luton airports, which could add at least an hour to the journey into the city center.
“CAA approval for access to London City Airport ensures that customers save valuable time when arriving in one of the world’s most important financial centers,” said Stephen McCullough, Bombardier’s Executive Vice President of Engineering, Product Development and Defense. “London City’s steep-approach requirement, driven by noise-abatement regulations, together with its very short runway, makes it one of the world’s most challenging airports. Access to this airfield is further confirmation of the Global 8000’s engineering excellence, with its advanced wing design, including leading-edge slats, and powerful braking system delivering outstanding takeoff and landing performance.”
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It is noted that Bombardier had previously conducted steep-approach trials at London City in 2019 with the Global 8000’s predecessor, the Global 7500.
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