# World's leading private aviation group celebrates the first Bombardier Global 8000 business jets to its roster.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-15 · The Manila Times*

## Key points

- Vista has begun operating Bombardier Global 8000 jets, the world's fastest civil aircraft since Concorde.
- Vista plans to upgrade all 18 Global 7500s to Global 8000s by year-end, at two per month.
- The Global 8000 offers an 8,000 nautical mile range and the lowest cabin altitude in business jets.
- Global 8000 upgrades are certified by major regulators, enabling more direct ultra-long-range routes for Vista.
- Vista recently agreed to buy 40 more Bombardier Challenger 3500 jets, with 120 options.

**Companies:** Bombardier, Vista Global Holding Limited
**Countries:** Canada, United States, Mexico, UAE

[Read the full story on The Manila Times](https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/tmt-newswire/pr-newswire/vista-advances-non-stop-intercontinental-travel-with-global-8000-next-generation-fleet/2320758)

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