Frequently Asked Questions?

What condition is the Global 7500, 2021 (17-seat layout) in: hours and cycles?

A 2021 aircraft. 900 flight hours over 150 cycles — about 180 hours a year, well below the market average of 350–450. Cabin — 17 seats. Average sector — 6.0 h: typical short business legs. There is no flight attendant or hot meal service. The baggage compartment is accessible in flight. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

How much does the Global 7500, 2021 (17-seat layout) cost and what are the ownership costs?

The average pre-owned price for the model is $54.4M. Running costs at 300–400 h/year — about $4.04M/year, or $10,110 per flight hour. The price of a specific aircraft depends on year, hours flown and engine-programme status. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

What is Bombardier known for and which families does it build?

Canada's Bombardier is one of the 'big three' business-jet makers. Two current families: Challenger (the 3500 in super-midsize, the 650 in large) and the flagship Global 5500/6500/7500/8000 line with up to 14,800 km of range. Signature traits are wide cabins (the Challenger 3500 has the widest in class, 2.19 m) and the Smooth Flĕx wing on the Global 7500. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

How reliable are the Challenger and Global and what about service?

The Challenger 604/605/650 is one of the most numerous large jets: over 1,100 built, with fleet dispatch reliability above 99.7%. Bombardier is actively expanding its own service network — major centres in London, Paris, Singapore and Dubai cover the CIS and Central Asia. The GE CF34 engines on the Challenger are serviced under the fixed-rate OnPoint programme. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

How well does Bombardier hold value on the pre-owned market?

The Challenger 650 is the liquidity champion in the large class: five-year-old aircraft sell for $22–26M against a $33M list, with exposure rarely over 90 days. The Global 7500, with a waiting list for new jets, sells pre-owned at almost no discount — $60–70M. Early Global Express XRS hold value less well ($10–15M), where costly maintenance checks await the buyer. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Which Bombardier should you choose for a specific task?

For 3–5-hour routes (Geneva–Istanbul, London–Dubai) the Challenger 3500 is optimal — 10 seats and 6,300 km. The Challenger 650 adds space and takes 12 passengers over 7,400 km. Intercontinental tasks are Global territory: the 6500 covers 12,200 km, and the 7500 links Europe with North America nonstop — 14,260 km with a four-zone cabin. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

What routes and tasks suit long-range jets?

This is the class of nonstop intercontinental flights: London–Los Angeles, Geneva–New York, Dubai–Sydney with one stop. A range of 9,600–14,800 km saves 3–5 hours per connection and removes dependence on intermediate countries. Cabins of three or four zones with a bedroom, shower and office turn a 12-hour flight into a full working day or a night's sleep. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

What range and how many passengers do long-range jets have?

Capacity is 12–19 passengers with sleeping berths for 6–10. 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. Cruise M0.85–0.925; the Global 8000 reaches M0.94 — faster than any production civil aircraft. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

How does a long-range jet differ from neighbouring classes?

From the ultra-large class it is set apart by 3,000–6,000 km more range and modern airframes with low cabin altitude (equivalent to 900–1,200 m at cruise). ACJ/BBJ business liners give two or three times the floor area, but need long runways, cost more to maintain and are slower. The formula: regular nonstop 10+ hours for a small group — this class; a 20+-person residence cabin — a liner. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

How much does a long-range jet cost on the pre-owned market?

The Global Express XRS and early Global 5000 are $10–16M: the minimum budget to enter the intercontinental club. G550 $13–18M, Global 6000 $16–24M, Falcon 8X $42–52M, G650ER $42–55M, Global 7500 $60–70M. Costly inspection items: Rolls-Royce BR710/Pearl time (a pair overhaul $6–9M) and 120/240-month airframe status. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

How does a deal work: stages and timeline from deposit to handover?

The standard path takes 6–10 weeks. Step 1: a letter of intent (LOI) with price and terms — 3–5 days. Step 2: a 5–10% deposit into escrow and signing of the purchase agreement. Step 3: a pre-purchase inspection — 1–3 weeks. Step 4: rectification of findings and price adjustment. Step 5: closing — simultaneous transfer of funds, title and risk, technical acceptance and ferry of the aircraft.

What is a pre-purchase inspection and who pays for it?

A pre-purchase inspection (PPI) is an independent check at a certified centre: airframe, engines, corrosion, records and compliance with airworthiness directives. It takes from 3 days on a turboprop to 2–3 weeks on a heavy jet and costs $15–100K — paid by the buyer. By market practice the seller pays to rectify airworthiness-affecting defects. A seller refusing a PPI is grounds to walk away.