https://www.scmp.com/rss/520265/feed Bombardier was originally founded as a snowmobile manufacturer. Today, it is one of the world’s leading jet makers, with its upcoming Global 8000 model set to redefine the market. Throughout the evolution of this family-owned business, what has not changed are its innovative spirit and people-centric culture. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Combining near-supersonic speed across vast distances with convenience and comfort is the ultimate challenge for private jet makers. But Bombardier has combined blue-sky thinking and big ambitions to design the Global 8000 – its flagship business aircraft, which will set new benchmarks when it goes into service in the second half of this year. The Global 8000 will follow on from the record-breaking success of the Canadian jet maker’s Global 7500, which first flew business passengers in 2018, to... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/companies/topics/business-jet-reaches-new-heights/article/3303946/bombardiers-global-8000-jet-offers-near-supersonic-speed-and-access-remote-airports?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/companies/topics/business-jet-reaches-new-heights/article/3303946/bombardiers-global-8000-jet-offers-near-supersonic-speed-and-access-remote-airports?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 31 Mar 2025 02:00:09 +0000 It takes passion and hard work to build a business, but sustaining its success for years, and even decades, requires a far more extensive set of competencies. There is a need for constant innovation – adapting with the changing times to deliver products that fulfil current market needs. Bombardier, the Canadian aircraft maker, is a case in point. When Joseph-Armand Bombardier founded the company more than 80 years ago, he focused on developing snowmobiles. His invention of the Ski-Doo personal... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/companies/topics/business-jet-reaches-new-heights/article/3289533/bombardier-evolves-leading-jet-maker-through-power-family-and-innovation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/companies/topics/business-jet-reaches-new-heights/article/3289533/bombardier-evolves-leading-jet-maker-through-power-family-and-innovation?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Dec 2024 02:00:13 +0000