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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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-10-02| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
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
| Parameter | N980PS | N100LA | N1038S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 60164 | 9321 | 5782 |
| Year Manufactured | 0 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Duration of Flight | 14 Hours | 11 Hours | 9 Hours |
| Range | 6600 NM | 5200 NM | 4045 NM |
| Max Speed | 505 MPH | 504 MPH | 470 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 51000 ft | 51000 ft | 41000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 23 | 8 | 22 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |