Operators of Bombardier’s flagship Global 8000 aircraft – the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde – can now land at London City Airport (LCY), offering direct access to the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant cities and influential financial centres.
On Sept. 10, the Global 8000 received U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approval to land at London City Airport, a challenging destination for larger aircraft due to its steep approach requirement for noise abatement and its very short runway.
The Global 8000 proved it easily masters the mission, thanks to its advanced Smooth Flex wing design and leading-edge slats, combined with a robust braking system, which together deliver outstanding field performance.
“U.K. CAA approval to access London City Airport ensures customers can save precious time when accessing one of the world’s most important finance hubs,” said Stephen McCullough, Executive Vice President, Engineering, Product Development and Bombardier Defense.
In fact, passengers can save up to 90 minutes of ground transfer time by landing at London City, versus Farnborough or Luton airports. Access to LCY means the Global 8000 can fly non-stop to downtown London from such destinations as Singapore, Los Angeles, Honolulu and Buenos Aires.
Bombardier’s Global 8000 is the fastest and highest-performing business aircraft in the industry, with the ability to access up to 30 per cent more airports than its nearest competitor – proving it is truly in a class of its own.
For Global 8000 aircraft registered within jurisdictions where the Global 8000’s steep approach supplement has been approved by such jurisdiction’s relevant aviation authority. The current announcement is limited to a specific clearance granted for such aircraft to land at London City Airport. The Global 8000 received Transport Canada Type Certification in November 2025, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification in December 2025, and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification in January 2026. Certification of the Global 8000 by the relevant aviation authority of other jurisdictions is ongoing.