Aircraft Global 7500, 2020

Canadian Bombardier is one of the "big three" business jet manufacturers. It operates two families: the Challenger (3500 in the super-midsize class, 650 in the large class) and the flagship Global 5500/6500/7500/8000 line with a range of up to 14,800 km. Signature features include wide cabins (the Challenger 3500 has the widest cabin in its class, at 2.19 m) and the Smooth Flĕx wing on the Global 7500.

The Challenger 604/605/650 is one of the most widely produced large jets, with over 1,100 aircraft produced and a fleet dispatch rate exceeding 99.7%. Bombardier is actively expanding its service network, with major hubs in London, Paris, Singapore, and Dubai covering the CIS and Central Asia region. The GE CF34 engines on the Challenger are serviced through the OnPoint program at a fixed hourly rate.

The Challenger 650 is the liquidity champion in the large class: five-year-old aircraft sell for $22–26 million, compared to the catalog price of $33 million, with inventory rarely exceeding 90 days. The Global 7500, with a waiting list for new jets, sells on the secondary market with virtually no discount at $60–70 million. Early Global, Express, and XRS aircraft are less successful ($10–15 million), where buyers face expensive maintenance.

For 3-5 hour routes (Almaty-Istanbul, Moscow-Dubai), the Challenger 3500 is ideal—it seats 10 and has a range of 6,300 km. The Challenger 650 adds space and carries 12 passengers for 7,400 km. Intercontinental missions are best served by the Global: the 6500 covers 12,200 km, while the 7500 connects Central Asia with North America nonstop—14,260 km with a four-zone cabin.

This class of nonstop intercontinental flights includes Almaty–New York (14 hours), Moscow–Los Angeles, and Dubai–Sydney with one stopover. The 9,600–14,800 km range saves 3–5 hours on each transfer and eliminates dependence on intermediate countries. Cabins with three or four zones, each with a bedroom, shower, and office, transform a 12-hour flight into a full workday or a night's sleep.

Capacity: 12-19 passengers with berths for 6-10 people. Range: Global 5500 — 10,600 km, G550 — 12,500 km, Falcon 8X — 11,950 km, G650ER — 13,890 km, Global 7500 — 14,260 km, G700 — 14,350 km, Global 8000 — 14,800 km. Cruiser M0.85–0.925; Global 8000 accelerates to M0.94 — faster than all production civil aircraft.

It's separated from the ultra-large class by a range of 3,000–6,000 km and modern airframes with low cabin pressure (equivalent to 900–1,200 m at flight level). Business jets such as the ACJ/BBJ offer two to three times the cabin space, but require longer runways, are more expensive to maintain, and are slower. The formula: regular nonstop flights of 10+ hours with a small group—this class; a residential cabin for 20+ people—a jet.

Global Express XRS and early Global 5000–81T10–16 million: the minimum budget to enter the intercontinental club. G550 — 81T13–18 million, Global 6000 — 81T16–24 million, Falcon 8X — 81T42–52 million, G650ER — 81T42–55 million, Global 7500 — 81T60–70 million. Expensive inspection items: Rolls-Royce BR710/Pearl service life (pair overhaul — 81T6–9 million) and 120/240-month airframe inspection status.

Maintenance costs depend on the intensity of use and the aircraft class. When purchasing an aircraft, consider the following regular expenses:

- Crew and service personnel;
- Aviation fuel and navigation fees;
- Maintenance and insurance;
- Hangar storage and airport fees.

Choosing the right aircraft to purchase is based on key parameters:

- Capacity and comfort of the cabin;
- Flight range and route characteristics;
- Acquisition and operating budget.

Our specialists will offer the best business jet options with a detailed comparison of characteristics.