High Fashion at 15,000 Meters: Elie Saab and Bombardier Unveil Couture-Inspired Private Jet Cabin

Canadian aerospace manufacturer Bombardier and Lebanese fashion house Elie Saab have joined forces on a unique project they describe as “couture aviation.” On Friday, at a private event in Monaco, the partners officially unveiled the cabin interior for the ultra-long-range Global 8000 business jet.

Early images of the interior show luxurious plush seating and décor inspired by nature. A key visual motif is flying birds, seamlessly integrated into a calming palette of natural tones. The presentation took place at Bombardier’s Aviator Lounge showroom in Monaco during the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend.

A business jet at near–supersonic speed

The new interior design will be offered as an exclusive option for Global 8000 customers. For Elie Saab, the project marks a major step in expanding its design universe into aviation, reinforcing the brand’s ambition to accompany clients in every aspect of their lifestyle, including travel.

The Bombardier Global 8000 itself is a milestone in aviation. The manufacturer describes it as “the world’s fastest civilian aircraft since Concorde.” The long-range business jet can reach speeds of up to Mach 0.95 (the ratio of an aircraft’s speed to the speed of sound).

The cabin is divided into four distinct living zones:

• Club Suite (lounge area for relaxation and socializing)
• Conference Suite (meeting and business area)
• Entertainment Suite (media and entertainment space)
• Principal Suite (master suite with a full bedroom)

In addition, the aircraft features the largest kitchen in its class and a fully equipped luxury bathroom.

Haute couture philosophy in the sky

For Elie Saab Jr., CEO of the fashion house, the project represents an opportunity to extend the brand’s philosophy to a new dimension:

“With Bombardier, we approached this collaboration with a haute couture mindset. We elevated every material and every detail into a carefully composed statement of luxury, precision, and design excellence. This project also reflects our desire to accompany our clients in their daily lives wherever they are, bringing the Elie Saab universe into every moment of their journey.”

When the partnership was first announced in November 2025, it marked a precedent: Bombardier had never before collaborated with a luxury fashion house on cabin design. Bombardier President and CEO Éric Martel said the project pushed industry boundaries:

“It allowed us to go beyond standard concepts and rethink the cabin as a true living space, while fully respecting the strict performance and operational realities of aviation.”

Elie Saab’s expansion: from hotels to superyachts

Founded in Lebanon in 1982, Elie Saab has recently expanded far beyond the runway, moving aggressively into luxury real estate, interiors, and lifestyle design. The aviation project represents a culmination of that strategy.

• July 2025: The brand announced its entry into the maritime sector with its first yacht project in partnership with Italian shipyard Maiora (founded in the 1970s and operated by Next Yacht Group). The 42 Exuma superyacht concept was unveiled in Viareggio, Tuscany.
• December 2025: The fashion house launched its first branded five-star hotel in the Swiss Alps.