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The Global Express is a large cabin, long range business jet designed and manufactured by Bombardier Aviation, whose intention was to achieve the longest possible range at the highest speed from a short runway, with 99.5 per cent despatch reliability. It has a wide body fuselage combining a Challenger cabin cross section with the cabin length of a regional jet; a semi-monocoque fuselage structure with two rear-mounted turbofan engines, low mounted wings, t-tail empennage and retractable tricycle-type landing gear. It can accommodate up to 23 passengers and crew. There is a flight-accessible baggage compartment at the rear of the cabin, and accommodation is heated, air conditioned and pressurised.
Bombardier’s Montreal facility is the design authority and manufactures the nose section and carries out interior completions. The rear fuselage, engine pylons and vertical stabiliser are manufactured in Toronto, which is also responsible for final assembly. Mitsubishi supplies the wings and centre fuselage, while Bombardier Northern Ireland designed and manufactures the forward fuselage, engine nacelle, horizontal stabiliser and other composite components. The aft fuselage is built in Mexico.
The Global Express is powered by two rear-mounted 65.6 kN Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 turbofans with FADEC. Fuel is contained in two integral wing tanks, a centre section tank and an auxiliary tank in the aft fuselage for a total standard capacity of 24,333 litres. An automatic fuel management system balances the quantities.
The aircraft was announced on 28 October, 1991 at the NBAA convention and a full scale cabin mock up was exhibited at NBAA the following year. The conceptual design started in early 1993 and the programme was launched on 20 December, 1993. The first prototype rolled out on 26 August, 1996 and performed its maiden flight from Toronto on 13 October, 1996. The aircraft made its public debut in November that year at NBAA.
Altogether, the prototype and three other aircraft undertook a 2,000 hour, 18 month flight test programme from Bombardier’s facility in Wichita. The second aircraft was used for systems evaluation and testing from 3 February, 1997. The third was used for avionics and autopilot testing and first flew on 22 April, 1997. The fourth was first flown on 8 September, 1997, the first to be fully outfitted, and was used for function and reliability testing.
Transport Canada type certification was awarded on 31 July, 1998. European and US approvals followed shortly afterwards in November. Certification was awarded by the JAA on 7 May, 1999 and by Germany’s Luftfahrt-Bundesamt on 26 May, 1999. The Global Express entered service in July 1999.
The Global Express XRS, announced at NBAA on 6 October, 2003, is an improved, ultra long range version of the original Global Express, with increased range at high speed, improved take off performance and new fast-refuelling technology. It also houses an additional forward fuelling tank in the wing/fuselage fairing, and zero-flap take off capability enhances hot and high performance with increased fuel load. Software upgrades to the fuel computer and structural changes reduce refuelling time by 15 minutes. The cabin features two additional windows, a redesigned floor plan and a 12 hour non-stop flight approved crew area.
The first two customer aircraft were delivered from the completion centre on 25 November and 6 December 2005, the latter entering service four days later.
On 11 August, 2005 Bombardier’s Enhanced Vision System was certified for use on the Global Express by Transport Canada on 11 August, 2005, by the FAA on 26 August 26 and by EASA on 16 September that same year. BEVS reduces the risk of controlled flight into terrain, runway incursions at night or during low visibility conditions and increases overall depth perception in difficult operating conditions and/or at unfamiliar airports.
The cabin volume for the Global XRS is 2,140 cubic ft. A typical configuration features 18 passenger seats with three crew. An aft lounge/bedroom can be closed off from the front portion of the cabin and it has its own independent entertainment system and temperature settings. The cabin pressurisation system maintains 4,500 ft cabin altitude while cruising at 45,000 ft. There are an additional two cabin windows along with enlarged window reveals that provide greater, unrestricted viewing and ambient lighting.
The Global Express XRS was rebranded as the Global 6000 in May 2011 with production starting in 2012. The cabin features two additional windows, a redesigned floor plan and a 12 hour non-stop flight-approved crew area.
The upgraded Global 6500 was revealed on 27 May, 2018 and was offered alongside the Global 6000. Developed in conjunction with the Global 5500, it had been given board approval in 2011 and had been under flight test at Wichita for several months.
It is powered by two R-R Pearl 15 turbofans, and fuel burn is decreased by 13 per cent compared to the 6000 while its maximum speed has increased to Mach 0.90 and its range extended by 1,300 nm from hot and high airports, to a maximum of 6,600 nm.
The cabin is based on that of the Global 7500.
Transport Canada certification was awarded on 24 September, 2019 with entry into service on 1 October and FAA and EASA approvals around the same time.
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| December 7, 2022 | ECFT celebrates twenty years with Global 6500 FFS launch |
| December 3, 2022 | Flying Colours provides glittering finale for heavy inspection |
| November 21, 2022 | Alto achieves 100 Global aftermarket installs |
| October 31, 2022 | Fourth AOC lands Sparfell in Malta |
| October 17, 2022 | Global 6000 adds long legs to Global Jet's charter |
| October 1, 2022 | Nomad installs Ka-band on Global 6000 |
| October 1, 2022 | Honeywell's Aspire 400 gains Bombardier certification |
| September 12, 2022 | ExecuJet expands and earns safety award in South Africa |
| May 29, 2022 | Global Jet renews CAE training agreement for five years |
| May 29, 2022 | TAG extends pilot training agreement with CAE until 2025 |
| May 24, 2022 | FAI Technik completes complex Global Express refit |
| April 19, 2022 | HJS puts 1.5 million Global Express parts on the shelf |
| April 11, 2022 | Customer installations take off on SD's Plane Simple antenna system |
| March 28, 2022 | ACI Jet gains all-round IntuVue RDR-7000 competence |
| March 28, 2022 | Luxaviation makes UK and France-based fleet additions |
| February 2, 2022 | Project Pearl starts new life in US with Planet Nine |
| January 19, 2022 | Priester adds another handful to managed fleet |
| November 29, 2021 | FAI scoops award for Project Pearl refurbishment |
| November 18, 2021 | Global 6500 FFS to be jewel in crown of Middle East training |
| November 15, 2021 | Global joins Wingman Pro-certified Planet Nine |
| November 5, 2021 | Duncan to modify Avance L5 STCs to include Gogo 5G |
| October 8, 2021 | Bombardier jets gain MRO options in Michigan, Nebraska and Utah |
| September 23, 2021 | FAI Global Express will be devoted to medevac |
| September 17, 2021 | Flying Colours lays the cabin bare on Global |
| August 17, 2021 | Bombardier and Rolls-Royce work to serve Global customers |
| August 16, 2021 | Pearl engine deliveries pass the hundred mark |
| August 16, 2021 | Sun Air builds fleet as charter extends to Mexico, Bahamas and Hawaii |
| July 14, 2021 | Flying Colours demonstrates skillset for Global refurb |
| July 5, 2021 | Planet Nine's three year anniversary coincides with Global Express |
| June 24, 2021 | MHS Global Express is immediately available to charter |
| June 23, 2021 | Flexjet calls on Viasat to install high bandwidth IFC |
| June 2, 2021 | Skandia STC to reduce Falcon 900 cabin noise levels |
| May 10, 2021 | Flying Colours gaining significant European traction |
| May 10, 2021 | West Star tackles corrosion on Global Express flaps |
| April 25, 2021 | Geneva line station to service Challengers and Globals |
| April 11, 2021 | JetSupport Part 145 maintenance now covers Globals |
| April 4, 2021 | Gama assembles A-Team to facilitate charter sales |
| March 19, 2021 | Duncan certified by TCCA and EASA for ACA fittings |
| March 19, 2021 | Duncan comes up with Arctic camouflage concept |
| March 16, 2021 | ExecuJet adds two Middle East-based Globals |
| February 22, 2021 | Global Express and 7X come onboard at Planet Nine |
| February 8, 2021 | Crystal still having a ball despite the need to pivot |
| January 28, 2021 | Duncan goes above and beyond for owners |
| January 23, 2021 | Planet Nine keeps adding aircraft amid pandemic demand |
| January 18, 2021 | Globals to benefit from Duncan's ACA ionisation |
| December 28, 2020 | AMAC fills up hangars for the holidays |
| December 21, 2020 | FAI welcomes Global Express number seven |
| December 9, 2020 | Clay Lacy brings JetWave connectivity to Global 6000 |
| December 9, 2020 | AMAC continues to work on a broad spectrum of jets |
| December 7, 2020 | Sparfell caps off a top year with San Marino AOC |
| November 8, 2020 | Duncan drives home DART deal and Gogo for Gulfstream |
| November 2, 2020 | AMAC continues to carry out head of state work |
| October 20, 2020 | Vertis and Dominvs form Maldivian partnerships |
| October 12, 2020 | Collins' LuxStream set to make Global debut |
| October 3, 2020 | AMAC refurbishes Gulfstream, Bombardier and Boeing jets |
| September 21, 2020 | Australia witnesses first Global 8C check from ExecuJet |
| September 12, 2020 | AMAC remains booked back-to-back |
| August 24, 2020 | Duncan STC will cut Global cabin smells, pathogens and static |
| August 16, 2020 | Jet Aviation Geneva achieves Global check |
| August 11, 2020 | Skyservice cleared to install ionisation on Bombardiers |
| July 20, 2020 | FAA releases TSO for Honeywell 3-D radar system |
| July 12, 2020 | TAG takes delivery of high spec trio |
| July 8, 2020 | RUAG safeguards health during Global inspection |
| July 8, 2020 | West Star at Missouri swells airframe capabilities |
| June 30, 2020 | Duncan coordinates rotable sales and ionisation treatment |
| June 26, 2020 | Inflite adds Global Express series to MRO scope |
| June 22, 2020 | FAI Technik completes ambitious Global project |
| June 22, 2020 | Handful of smart jets join Clay Lacy |
| June 21, 2020 | Global Express returns to Flying Colours for 20-year inspection |
| June 15, 2020 | Halbert guides Global Express crew to inspection full-house |
| June 15, 2020 | AMAC continues to receive Airbus and Boeing in Basel |
| June 7, 2020 | ACI takes delivery of California-based XRS |
| May 25, 2020 | AMAC keeps the ball rolling in Basel |
| April 26, 2020 | AMAC doesn't let business go slack |
| March 3, 2020 | DC to support Comlux customers in Europe and CIS |
| February 29, 2020 | Factory-new Global 6000 joins Nomad for charter travel |
| February 23, 2020 | Duncan Aviation completes Avance L5 STCs |
| February 17, 2020 | TAG Asia authorised for Bombardier in Hong Kong |
| February 3, 2020 | Nomad provides AOG for Global XRS windshield |
| January 28, 2020 | C&L secures Global Express inventory |
| January 3, 2020 | Duncan reveals 2019's most popular STCs |
| January 3, 2020 | West Star draws on Global expertise for 240-month inspection |
| January 2, 2020 | Bellawings toasts arrival of first Global 6500 |
| January 2, 2020 | FAA awards certification for the latest Globals |
| December 9, 2019 | Bombardier signs with GTAA to boost Ontario |
| December 1, 2019 | AJW invests in Global Express components |
| December 1, 2019 | Nomad adds Aruba to certification portfolio |
| November 17, 2019 | Empire showcases Egyptian management and CAMO in Dubai |
| November 10, 2019 | Eight more jets join Gama's US managed fleet |
| October 27, 2019 | Collins system debuts 4K video format |
| October 22, 2019 | Flying Colours completes two phase Global upgrade |
| October 18, 2019 | Luxaviation UK adds London-based Global 6000 |
| October 15, 2019 | Boon for Bombardier as EASA green-lights Globals |
| October 15, 2019 | Expert on Globals ZenithJet passes transaction milestone |
| October 6, 2019 | Newly certified Global 6500 enters service |
| September 28, 2019 | Luftwaffe receives first of three Global 6000s |
| September 24, 2019 | Latest Global jets pass certification muster |
| September 24, 2019 | Jet Aviation builds business in Vienna with Amira |
| September 21, 2019 | FAA approves Ka-Band connectivity for Innotech |
| September 9, 2019 | Nomad paves the way for Cayman maintenance |
| August 31, 2019 | Global customers to take advantage of Ka connectivity |
| August 12, 2019 | ExecuJet adds trio of intercontinental jets |
| August 3, 2019 | Zenith approved for BD700 Global line maintenance |
| August 3, 2019 | Singapore central to Global Express achievement |
| July 22, 2019 | Voluxis gains LCY approval and full US capability |
| July 9, 2019 | Gestair ready to defy the elements following AESA approval |
| May 28, 2019 | Global Express upgrade supported by Honeywell |
| May 23, 2019 | TAG takes on Global 6000 in Malta |
| May 22, 2019 | First Pearl 15 engines adorn Global 6500 |
| May 21, 2019 | First Global 6500 arrives in Montreal |
| May 21, 2019 | Bombardier debuts Nuage chaise for Global jets |
| May 14, 2019 | West Star completes more Global Express inspections |
| April 30, 2019 | Global 6000 maintenance is a milestone for TAG |
| April 30, 2019 | Rolls-Royce expands services in Asia Pacific |
| April 16, 2019 | Heavy maintenance extended at ExecuJet Haite |
| April 2, 2019 | FAI selects Venue for Global refurbishment |
| March 26, 2019 | AMAC wins Basel maintenance contracts |
| March 16, 2019 | Nomad Technics provides AOG in Zurich |
| March 5, 2019 | Nomad Technics completes first checks on Legacy and Global |
| February 26, 2019 | Silver Air adds to worldwide charter offering |
| February 5, 2019 | FAI works with renowned German designer to personalise Global |
| January 15, 2019 | Duncan's Provo centre welcomes first customer aircraft |
| January 15, 2019 | Clay Lacy adds Bombardiers to charter offering |
| January 7, 2019 | Undisclosed customer takes four Global 6000s |
| November 30, 2018 | ExecuJet Europe welcomes four further jets |
| November 5, 2018 | Production ramps up for Pearl 15 programme |
| October 30, 2018 | ABC earns STC for Global EFB |
| October 19, 2018 | Metrojet Engineering Clark increases its Global 6000 capability |
| October 19, 2018 | Global 5500 and 6500 on schedule for 2019 delivery |
| October 18, 2018 | Four more large cabin jets for OJets |
| October 16, 2018 | Duncan Aviation films splendour of Global Express project |
| October 16, 2018 | Albinati growth continues apace with Global signing |
| October 9, 2018 | HK Bellawings signs for 6500s and 7500s |
| October 9, 2018 | Voluxis receives Global XRS for long legs |
| October 2, 2018 | Hong Kong maintenance company adds Aruba approval |
| August 7, 2018 | AMAC lands Global and Airbus contracts |
| July 6, 2018 | FAI adds Global Express number five |
| June 12, 2018 | CAE introduces Global Vision FFS |
| June 12, 2018 | RUAG completes 8C check and closes Bern-Belp |
| June 12, 2018 | TAG Geneva expands remit |
| June 12, 2018 | Gama's global scale brings Global 6000 owner on board |
| May 31, 2018 | Bombardier introduces leggy 5500 and 6500 |
| May 31, 2018 | EAG takes delivery of Global 6000 number three |
| May 3, 2018 | Elit'Avia to benefit from shared resources in OJets takeover |
| December 13, 2017 | Three-zone Global to satisfy long range demand for Gama |
| August 1, 2017 | RUAG repaints XRS with bespoke design |
| July 5, 2017 | Ultra long range additions are jewels in the crown for IJM |
| July 4, 2017 | Gulf Wings extends non-stop range with Global |
| July 4, 2017 | Titan manages Global 6000 for Bombardier admirer |
| May 10, 2017 | Topjet and FAI team up to promote Global Express for charter |
| May 4, 2017 | Albinati takes first Falcon 7X and seventh Global |
| March 8, 2017 | EAG offers desirable city pairs non-stop using managed XRS |
| March 8, 2017 | Turkmen takes on four new types in regional expansion |
| December 7, 2016 | Globals are hot property for IJM as it builds business in the Middle East |
| November 24, 2016 | No owner approval required for MHS Global Express |
| August 2, 2016 | FAI launches events to demonstrate fleet capability in Russia |
| June 30, 2016 | Bombardier advocate FAI takes top spot for fleet size in Germany |
| June 7, 2016 | XRS arrival expands Emperor's long range portfolio |
| May 19, 2016 | VistaJet welcomes its 100th aircraft |
| November 12, 2015 | TAG at Farnborough completes first Global HD cabin upgrade |
| November 9, 2015 | Me & my aircraft-Long range and Large jets: Long range and large jets bring the world closer for discerning executives |
| October 29, 2015 | OHS completes 15th vip Global Express refurbishment |
| October 21, 2015 | TJS takes on new dimension as it swells managed fleet with Global |
| September 9, 2015 | FAI converts Global Express to enable transatlantic medevac |
| August 27, 2015 | Fortune Air looks for a boost in African charter with Global Express |
| August 20, 2015 | Africa is no longer the 'dumping ground' for old aircraft as ExecuJet expects further growth following Global 6000 arrival |
| July 7, 2015 | VistaJet's Bombardier fleet hits half century milestone |
| June 9, 2015 | Bombardier adjusts 5000 and 6000 production |
| June 9, 2015 | Albinati bolsters Global fleet with three additions |
| April 1, 2015 | Global Express joins Finesse Executive as it sets sights on prime fleet size |
| March 11, 2015 | F1 icon Lauda takes delivery of Global 6000 |
| March 11, 2015 | DC Al Futtaim to operate on A6 register following AOC approval |
| December 3, 2014 | ExecuJet hedges bets for European growth and broadens fleet with 10 more managed aircraft |
| September 10, 2014 | Global Jet is a long haul leader as it adds another Express |
| September 10, 2014 | VistaJet grows with sizeable widebody order |
| July 3, 2014 | Successful start to 2014 for Hangar 8 sees latest Global 6000 arrive with 5000 to follow |
| June 9, 2014 | Elit'Avia initiates Malta ops with three long haul jets |
| June 9, 2014 | Handful of Globals join VistaJet |
| May 7, 2014 | EBACE 2014: Meet the buyers – weighing up factory-new safeguards against the pre-owned economics |
| April 3, 2014 | NetJets approved for Global at London City |
| March 6, 2014 | IJM Global Express success prompts CL604 addition |
| February 6, 2014 | Blue Jet focuses on building trust in Polish professionalism |
| November 7, 2013 | K5 invests in XRS in light of tried and tested Global |
| November 7, 2013 | Private Sky meets Moscow charter demand with Ireland's first Global 6000 |
| September 12, 2013 | Me & my aircraft - long range and large business aircraft: Long range charter sector rides high despite the challenging world economy |
| August 12, 2013 | Vertis gets African marketing project off the ground with Global 6000 |
| June 11, 2013 | VistaJet signs up 50 aircraft for engine support |
| June 11, 2013 | Air King Jet aims for budget stability |
| May 13, 2013 | MJET adds a second Global |
| April 17, 2013 | Long-range arrivals swell Bookajet managed fleet |
| March 11, 2013 | Larger facilities and fleet boost FAI's appeal |
| December 10, 2012 | Global 6000 kicks-off fleet renewal at NetJets |
| December 10, 2012 | VistaJet places largest-ever order for Global business jets |
| November 13, 2012 | NetJets goes on tour with the Global 6000 |
| July 9, 2012 | K5 tasks Vertis with Global Express charter sales |
| June 11, 2012 | FAI looks forward to third Global Express |
| May 9, 2012 | Buyer's Guide: The future is not what it used to be |
| December 12, 2011 | Demand from developing markets swells VistaJet fleet |
| December 12, 2011 | Qatar Executive will be first aboard Challenger 605 simulator in Dubai |
| September 1, 2011 | Global Express gains granite floor |
| September 1, 2011 | DC Aviation adds five jets |
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