Bombardier, ELIE SAAB debut bespoke Global 8000 cabin design
By Asian Aviation Staff
•Jun 9, 2026
Bombardier and ELIE SAAB have unveiled a bespoke cabin design for the Global 8000 aircraft that they claim “redefines the onboard experience through the lens of haute couture”. The unveiling took place at Bombardier’s Aviator Lounge in Monaco. (IMAGE: Bombardier) “When we began discussions with ELIE SAAB, the Global 8000 was already well on the path to becoming a certified, operational aircraft. This allowed us to go beyond concepts and rethink the cabin as a true living space, while fully respecting the performance and operational realities of the aircraft,” said Éric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bombardier. “This collaboration pushes the boundaries of business aviation and reflects our relentless focus on elevating the customer experience.” For ELIE SAAB, whose creative universe has long extended beyond fashion into the worlds of design and interiors, the project was both intuitive and deeply personal. The Global 8000 cabin has been reimagined as a sophisticated, harmonious space, defined by clean architectural lines, rich materials and a warm, timeless palette that enhances both openness and fluidity. (IMAGE: Bombardier) “With Bombardier, we approached this collaboration with an haute couture mindset, elevating every material and detail into a carefully curated expression of luxury, precision and design excellence. This project also reflects our desire to accompany our clients in their daily lives wherever they are, extending the ELIE SAAB universe into every moment of their journey. It is truly a new approach to private aviation, where travel becomes a seamless continuation of refined living,” said Elie Saab Jr., CEO of ELIE SAAB Designed as an intimate yet open and highly personalised environment, the cabin translates a refined way of living into the experience of private travel. Bathed in natural light, the interior reveals a serene and spacious sanctuary characterised by fluid architectural lines, expansive sight lines and a warm, harmonious palette. At its centre, a generous lounge area serves as the heart of the cabin, offering an inviting setting designed to foster well-being, connection and effortless comfort. (IMAGE: Boombardier) Behind the refined simplicity of the cabin lies a highly complex and deeply collaborative process. Bombardier’s engineering teams worked hand-in-hand with Elie Saab to translate couture-inspired design into a fully certifiable aircraft interior, meeting the rigorous technical, safety and performance standards of business aviation. Now available to Global 8000 customers as an option, this distinctive cabin concept reflects a natural extension of Elie Saab’s universe into new dimensions of lifestyle and design, reinforcing its ambition to accompany clients wherever they are, and to bring its distinctive design philosophy into every aspect of their lives – even in flight. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]
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