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Bombardier Celebrates Two-Aircraft Order from Sojitz Corporation, Strengthening Trans-Pacific Business Aviation in Asia
Sojitz Corporation, a general trading company known as one of the leading jet providers in Japan,...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Bombardier Celebrates Two-Aircraft Order from Sojitz Corporation, Strengthening Trans-Pacific Business Aviation in Asia\n\n\n\n\n Sojitz Corporation, a general trading company known as one of the leading jet providers in Japan, has placed an order for a Bombardier\n \n Global 6500\n \n and a\n \n Global 8000\n \n aircraft\n \n\n The aircraft will serve as the foundation for Sojitz’s first large business-jet shared-ownership program, capable of trans-Pacific operations, to be launched as the Share Jet Program (SJP) across Japan and Asia\n \n\n With this order, Sojitz will take delivery of the fastest jet in the world: the Bombardier\n \n Global 8000\n \n\n\n (1)\n \n\n aircraft. Set to enter into service before the end of the year, the flagship aircraft also boasts industry-leading landing capabilities and the longest range of any four-zone aircraft\n \n\n Through this agreement, Bombardier continues to expand its presence in Japan, a growing market for the company\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n MONTREAL, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier announced today that Sojitz Corporation, a general trading company known as one of Japan’s leading business jet providers, has placed an order for two aircraft: the high-performance\n \n Global 6500\n \n and the soon-to-enter-service flagship\n \n Global 8000\n \n\n (1)\n \n . The newly ordered aircraft will play a central role in Sojitz’s launch of the Share Jet Program (SJP) – Japan’s first shared ownership program for large, ultra-long-range business jets capable of trans-Pacific flights.\n \n\n “This order reflects Sojitz Corporation’s confidence in our no-compromise and reliable Global family of aircraft, and the unrivalled cabin experience, performance and smooth flight they deliver,” said Éric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bombardier. “The collaboration between our companies underscores a mutual dedication to advancing business aviation in Japan and Asia, connecting cities with greater speed and efficiency.”\n \n\n “Our decision to select the\n \n Global 6500\n \n and the\n \n Global 8000\n \n was driven by our extensive experience operating Bombardier aircraft in Japan,” said Yohei Sakurai, General Manager, Business Jet Department of Sojitz. “These aircraft have demonstrated ex...