Bombardier Global Express

The Bombardier Global Express was announced in late 1991. Having its first flight in 1996, customer deliveries began in mid-1999.

Created just after Bombardier acquired Canadair & the Challenger 600 business jet. At the time Bombardier were looking to produce a long range business jet.

The Global Express quickly sold out before it even took flight.

The Global Express is the parent of Bombardier’s Global Express XRS and the current Global lineup. See Global 5000, Global 6000, Global 7500.

Production of the Global Express stopped in 2006 with a total of 150 Global Express aircraft being manufactured. Currently, 148 of these aircraft are still in active service.

147 of these aircraft are wholly-owned with just one being in shared ownership.

One of the key benefits is that the Global Express can fly between any two points of the globe with just one fuel stop. London to New York.

London to Bangkok. The Global Express can comfortably fly for 12 plus hours.Tomás Del Coro from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Global Express is powered by two rear-mounted Rolls-Royce BR710-A2-20 engines. Each engine produces 14,750 lbs of thrust.

The Bombardier Global Express has a range of 6,100 Nautical Miles (7,019 Miles / 11,297 KM). Additionally, the Global Express can cruise at up to 488 Knots while carrying up to 18 passengers.

The aircraft is capable of taking off in just 5,820 feet and landing in as little as 2,670 feet. In between the Global Express can cruise at a maximum altitude of 51,000 feet.

Inside the Global Express, you will find ample space and intense comfort. The luxurious cabin is designed for up to 18 passengers.

However, interior specifications will vary with some having space for up to 12 passengers. All configurations will have the ability to provide fully flat beds for some of the passengers.

Typically you will find space for 5 passengers to sleep in a fully flat bed setup.

The galley of the Global Express is equipped to provide hot and cold meals on long flights. From breakfast to dinner your flight attendant will be able to cater for you.

A maximum cabin altitude of 5,680 feet will ensure that the cabin environment is always pleasant. This low cabin altitude will reduce your jet lag when you arrive at your exotic destination.

The Global Express features a restroom at the rear of the aircraft. Depending upon the configuration you may come across a Global Express with two restrooms.

HD entertainment facilities, WiFi connectivity, and a private stateroom are common among many Global Express aircraft.

The Global Express is equipped with technology that will keep you safe and reduce pilot workload. However, as the aircraft is from a previous generation technology is behind the latest flagship aircraft.

Equipped with Honeywell Primus 2000XP avionics, a smooth and safe flight can be expected. The Primus 2000XP is upgradeable to meet 2020 Mandate compliance, address obsolescence issues, and even add value to the aircraft.English: Aleksandr MarkinРусский: Александр Маркин, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Expect to pay $7,100 per flight hour when flying on a Bombardier Global Express. Naturally, prices will vary depending on aircraft availability, fuel prices, ground fees, and more.

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