N980PS

Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global 6500 (6500)

Bombardier Inc

14 Hours

Duration of Flight

6600 NM

Range

505 MPH

Max Speed

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
Over 20,000lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
23
Range
Range
6600 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
51000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
14 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
505 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured0
LocationDallas, TX, USA
Registration NumberN980PS
OwnershipBombardier Aerospace Corporation
Serial Number60164

Airframe

Data valid as of 2025-10-02
AFTT (hrs)
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N/A
Flight
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Landings/Cycles
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Flight
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Nautical Miles
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DateFromToFlight TimeStatus
2025-11-11N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed

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Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global 6500 (6500)

Overview

U.S. registration N980PS; certificate issued 2025-10-02; registration expiration 2032-10-31; Mode S ADAC7A.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2× Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 (15125 lbf each)
  • Range: 6600 nm
  • Cruise: 488 kts
  • Seats: 23
  • Ceiling: 51000 ft

Operations & Cabin

Typical executive layout, factory arrangements support up to 17 passengers (registry lists 23 seats). High-speed WAVE Ka-band connectivity available; large-cabin configuration with forward and aft lavatory and forward galley options. Avionics: Bombardier Vision flight deck (Pro Line Fusion); CVS/HUD available as options

Model & Market Context

This airframe, registered as N980PS, is a Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global 6500 with manufacturer serial number 60164. The aircraft is owned by Bombardier Aerospace Corporation, a non‑citizen corporation based in Dallas, TX, USA, and is registered in the US. Specific build year and prior ownership history are not published in the provided data. Valuation highlights for this individual airframe list a market value of $56,000,000, reflecting its configuration and factory-supported cabin arrangements.

The cabin for this specific Global 6500 is described as a typical executive layout with factory arrangements that support up to 17 passengers, though the registry for this airframe lists 23 seats. Avionics fit includes the Bombardier Vision flight deck (Pro Line Fusion), with options such as CVS/HUD noted as available, indicating a modern integrated flightdeck standard for operator use. Operationally, the aircraft’s long range of 6,600 nm and high cruise speed of 488 kts align it with transcontinental and intercontinental executive missions; specific operator base and route logs for this airframe are not published. Maintenance considerations for this airframe would follow manufacturer and engine OEM programs for the Rolls‑Royce Pearl 15 powerplants and Bombardier airframe requirements.

The Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global 6500 occupies the long‑range ultra‑large cabin business jet niche, offering intercontinental range, high cruise speed, and a high service ceiling of 51,000 ft. It competes with other ultra‑long‑range business jets in terms of range and cabin comfort, and buyer or charter demand typically targets owners seeking transoceanic capability with executive layouts. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect market valuation around $56,000,000, and the presence of modern avionics and Rolls‑Royce Pearl 15 engines supports continued operational appeal.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN980PSN100LAN1038S
Serial Number (MSN)6016493215782
Year Manufactured020082008
Duration of Flight14 Hours11 Hours9 Hours
Range6600 NM5200 NM4045 NM
Max Speed505 MPH504 MPH470 MPH
Aircraft ClassOver 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbs
Service Ceiling51000 ft51000 ft41000 ft
Max Passengers23822
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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