World's fastest passenger jet goes supersonic in tests

The race to resume supersonic passenger flights nearly two decades after the retirement of Concorde was offered a glimmer of excitement when plane manufacturer Bombardier revealed high speed achievements while confirming the launch of its new business jet. The Canadian company said the in-development Global 8000 will be "the world's fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet." #CNN #News

[MechanicalMentor]

The Concorde was not plagued with problems it was a reliable masterpiece of engineering

[Richking]

Just bring the Concorde back, but a updated, modernized version👍🏾

[kristinaF]

Meh...Now if it was an electric plane that went supersonic, that would be stunning leap in aeronautical scientific advance!

[NicolasGodon]

It's always the same : I buy what's supposed to be the top shelf private jet, AND A NEW ONE is released few weeks after I get it delivered. Annoying.

[Rich-onfe]

It's 2% faster than other aircraft and it didn't break up in a dive. Well done.

[mingotography]

Transonic in a dive is not Supersonic in sustained level flight. Basic. Fix your headline.

[TysonIke]

The Concorde went Mach 2.22. 0.94 isn’t much more than 0.92. Subsonic and supersonic jets are just 2 different breeds. And this is a subsonic jet. Now it’s range is insane.

[ShadowGaming-nkrw]

These business moguls should invest in 5G and virtual zoom meetings and save on expenses. Save the planet and
get an avatar

[alfabraxton]

*Those of us who don't see how this jet gonna improve their financial income let's gather here*

[pleclerc]

Nice to see that a company out of my home province of Québec built and designed this awesome plane :)

[Kitchguy]

Bombardier is a first class Canadian company.

[Shawn_M]

That Concorde is still the most gorgeous aircraft ever.

[johnhaxby]

i hope this makes rich people even richer! YAY for people who can afford this, you guys are the best people on the planet!

[johnnydoe]

Elon Musk


Does it Offer onboard Private Massages ? 😂🤭

[kingace]

Typical Americans, trying to make out their half as fast plane that carries less than a 3rd of passengers is somewhat better than the British Concorde 😂 🤣 Come back again in another 20+ years with the 2.0 version🤠

[narlycat]

businessmen have to travel faster than the rest of us otherwise they wouldn't be able to keep us in their state of economic subjugation.

[Chogogo]

Business jets have always been about saving time, and they’ve improved upon that. Time is the only thing we can’t make more of. I feel so fortunate to be able to help train the maintenance crew on how to keep this aircraft dispatch ready every time. 🔧 👨🏼‍🔧🛩

[joenisnapje]

These business moguls should invest in 5G and virtual zoom meetings and save on expenses. Save the planet and get an avatar 👍🏻

[ihmcallister]

I flew on BA Concorde G-BOAF from Heathrow to JFK in 2002. We did it in 3 hours and 29 minutes, at a sustained cruise speed of M.2.03.
Did you know there were 20 Concordes in all? Two prototypes, four development ships, and 14 built for Air France and BA. All but two survive.

[full_ArmourOfGod]

I thought to be supersonic, M>=1? This is 0.94, not quite there yet sorry