In a landmark partnership that merges aviation excellence with haute couture craftsmanship, Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier has announced an exclusive collaboration with luxury fashion house ELIE SAAB to create uniquely elegant interior designs for the Global 8000 business jet.
Two Masters of Craftsmanship Unite
The collaboration, announced on November 17, 2025, in Dubai, represents Bombardier's first-ever design partnership with a luxury fashion brand. This strategic alliance brings together two family-owned businesses renowned for their commitment to excellence and attention to detail.
Éric Martel, President and CEO of Bombardier, emphasized the significance of this partnership during the announcement ceremony. "As two iconic family businesses and two world-class brands, we share a profound commitment to heritage and excellence," Martel stated. "By combining our engineering and craftsmanship expertise with ELIE SAAB's iconic design vision, we are offering our customers something truly unique."
Elevating the Global 8000 Experience
The ELIE SAAB-designed interior will transform the passenger cabin into an environment where comfort and elegance seamlessly meet. The bespoke design will leverage ELIE SAAB's world-renowned artistry in haute couture while maintaining the exceptional performance characteristics that define the Global 8000 aircraft.
The Global 8000 stands as a no-compromise business aircraft, delivering the fastest speed in its category along with superior field performance that enables operation from short runways in all weather conditions. The aircraft also boasts the lowest cabin altitude in the industry and the longest range in its class.
Strategic Expansion and Customer Benefits
For ELIE SAAB, this partnership marks an important milestone in the company's strategic expansion into lifestyle products. Elie Saab Junior, Vice Chairman and CEO of ELIE SAAB Group, commented on the collaboration's significance.
"Together, as two businesses united by family values and a commitment to excellence, we are shaping a new expression of luxury in aviation," Saab Junior explained. "By bringing our craftsmanship into dialogue with Bombardier's engineering mastery, we are creating an experience designed for a global clientele seeking unparalleled refinement and comfort."
The exclusive ELIE SAAB interior design will be available for Global 8000 customers to purchase, providing an additional layer of personalization and sophistication. The design is scheduled for an official unveiling in 2026, offering prospective buyers a glimpse into the future of luxury air travel.
This collaboration underscores Bombardier's ongoing commitment to providing customers with the ultimate in personalization options while maintaining the technical excellence that has made the Global 8000 a leader in business aviation. The partnership represents a significant step forward in redefining what passengers can expect from premium air travel experiences.
