The Bombardier Global Express is the original 1999 ultra-long-range Bombardier, the airframe that launched the Global family and later evolved into the XRS, 5000, 6000, and 6500. For Naples clients, the Global Express is a value ultra-long-range option on the used charter market, with 6,700 nautical miles of range on the XRS build.
Bombardier delivered the first Global Express in 1999, powered by Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 engines. Range varies by variant: original Global Express about 6,150 nautical miles at Mach 0.85, XRS about 6,700. The airframe is 99.5 feet long, 94 feet wingspan, 25.5 feet tall. Cabin is trimmed for 13 in a typical layout, up to 19 max in a dense configuration. Ceiling at 51,000 feet.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Long Range Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier
- Year introduced: 1999
- Seating: 13 to 19
- Crew: 2
- Range: 6,700 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 (~488 kt)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 99.5 feet
- Wingspan: 94 feet
- Height: 25.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 195 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Global Express Fits Naples
APF at 6,600 feet handles the Global Express as a case-by-case departure at MTOW, on the same terms as the newer 6000 and 6500 variants. Cool morning partial-fuel departures are routine; hot afternoon full-fuel transoceanic missions want RSW. Light-cabin repositioning uses APF comfortably.
For a Naples client running a comparison against a G550 or newer 6000 on the used market, the Global Express often quotes at a lower hourly rate with 85% of the mission envelope. Cabin is not the Vision refresh unless the specific tail has been retrofitted; check the operator interior spec before committing on the aesthetic side.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Global Express run $10,000 to $13,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
An APF to LTN nonstop in a Global Express XRS bills roughly 8.5 flight hours with a light-to-medium cabin.
Other Long Range Jets Available
- Bombardier Global 6500
- Bombardier Global 7500
- Bombardier Global 8000
- Dassault Falcon 6X
- Dassault Falcon 8x
- Embraer Lineage 1000
Contact
For a quote on a Global Express charter in or out of Naples, head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.