The Bombardier Global 7500 sets the bar for luxury and performance in private aviation. Known for its unmatched speed and comfort, this jet is a top choice for those who demand the best. With its advanced engineering and cutting-edge design, the Global 7500 can reach impressive speeds while offering an unparalleled flying experience. Bombardier Aerospace continues to push boundaries with their innovative aircraft, cementing their reputation as leaders in the business aviation industry. In this blog, we’ll explore what makes the Global 7500 such a standout, from its incredible speed to its luxurious interior.
There are plenty of options when it comes to private air travel. Among them there are jets that offer excellent speed, comfort and economy. One jet that takes the cake regarding both speed and comfort is the Bombardier Global 7500 . Bombardier Aerospace has been leading the way in the development of small to mid-sized jets, and as I covered in a recent article focusing on the CRJ900, they have a long history of commercial success with planes of this size.
The Global 7500 is a much newer jet than the CRJ900, so it is interesting to see how a more modern Bombardier Aerospace design could perform. With 2021 testing of a 7500, called the FTV5 Masterpiece, breaking the sound barrier during flight, the 7500 ended up being one of the world’s fastest business jets ever produced. See the video of this feat below. If you have ever wondered what makes the Bombardier Global 7500 so special and how it can fly so fast, read on, and we’ll break it down.
Speed specifications
According to Bombardier, the airline’s speed specifications look as follows.
| Mach | Knots | MPH | KPH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Speed | 0.925 | 617 | 710 | 1,142 |
| High Speed Cruise | 0.90 | 600 | 691 | 1,111 |
| Typical Cruise Speed | 0.85 | 567 | 652 | 1,050 |
With speeds like this, one can cover a lot of distance in a short time, so it is easy to see how the Global 7500 earned a reputation for being a super-long-range jet. Longer range means more flexibility and more available routes for operators, but it also means passengers can get where they need to go in record-breaking times. As reported in a Bombardier press release, the 7500 broke 50 route speed records in 50 weeks of operation. This included records on routes from Miami to São Paulo, Tokyo to Los Angeles, Jeddah to London, and London to Bahrain.
It appears that no destination in the world is safe from the 7500, as it has racked up 200 deliveries and more than 180,000 flying hours as of August this year. However, the 7500 does not compromise on comfort. NetJets.com, a site that retails and leases the 7500, advertises the plane as having 14 passenger seats, including a three-seat divan, a full-size bed and companion chair, and 29 large windows.
Global 7500 statistics for passengers
- Flight endurance: 16 hours
- Baseline range: 7,700 nautical miles (14,260 km)
- Passenger seating: 14
- Baggage volume: 195 cubic feet
From kicking up snow to soaring above the clouds
Bombardier has become one of the largest manufacturers in the world of business jets. The company was originally created by Joseph-Armand Bombardier, beginning its life as a snowmobile manufacturer. By the 1960s, Bombardier had expanded to enter the railway industry, and was making subway cars for the city of Montreal by the 70’s. The manufacturer continued to thrive until acquiring Canadair in the 1980s. After that, Bombardier invested heavily in the Bombardier Challenger business jet family, continuing to develop the concept until, by 2018, more than 1000 Challenger aircraft had been produced.
By the early 90’s, Bombardier had also partnered with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and BMW Rolls-Royce, pushing forward in the business aviation field. At this time, they officially announced the Bombardier Global Express project, with a design ethos of creating a long-range jet with a comfortably large cabin. Such a jet would allow passengers to work and sleep while airborne, recreating the atmosphere and comfort of a lounge or small house. By 1996, the first Bombardier Global Express flew, eventually entering service by 1999.
The Global Express series expanded to include the Global XRS, Global 5000, Global 5500, Global 6000, and Global 6500. The first Global 7000 was initially designed in 2016, but Bombardier opted to rework the plane from the ground up; a ‘clean-sheet’ design operation. The finished plane included a brand-new wing design, and eventually entered service in 2018, renamed to the Global 7500 as we know it today.
What makes the Global 7500 special?
During the 2021 speed test mentioned at the start of this article, Business Insider reported that the Masterpiece 7500 reached a top speed of Mach 1.015. This testing was taking place in order to prove the feasibility of the upcoming Global 8000, which is currently slated for release later in 2025. Thanks to testing like this, Bombardier is able to advertise the Global 8000 as the world’s fastest business jet. With four passenger compartments and 19 seats, the 8000 is even more practical than the 7500 for taking passengers further, faster and in greater comfort.
The Bombardier Global 8000
- Top speed: Mach 0.94 (627 knots / 721 mph / 1,160 kph)
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.92 (613 knots / 706 mph / 1,136 kph)
- Baseline range: 8,000 nautical miles (14,816 km)
- Passenger seating: 19
With the 7500’s success driving further investment and the continuation of a similar design, it would be safe to say that the concept of a far-flying private jet, with plenty of living space, has proven successful so far. So, what makes the 7500 good at what it does? Let’s learn a little more about the Global 7500’s hardware and see what’s going on beneath the hood.
The powerhouse driving the Global 7500 is a pair of GE Passport engines. They operate as a unified propulsion system designed specifically for the 7500, with advanced health monitoring. The engines can deliver increased efficiency and reliability, along with lower emissions and maintenance costs, thanks to the increased information provided to the operators. Designed with low noise and long flights in mind, each delivers over 18,000-pounds of thrust.
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