February 26, 2024
Bombardier Global 7500 Overview (2018 – Present)
Product Overview
The Global 7500 is the largest and longest-range business jet on the market. The length of the aircraft is 33.8 m, overall height is 8.2 m and wingspan is 31.7 m. The aircraft includes a new high-speed transonic wing, which significantly optimizes its aerodynamic efficiency. The Global 7500 features an onboard maintenance system (OMS), datalink, high-speed SATCOM, next generation cabin management system (CMS) and controller pilot data link communication (CPDLC).
As of February 2024, all global 7500 aircraft have been purchased new. 2.7% of those are currently for sale with the minority under an exclusive broker agreement. For those on the market, the average sale time is 170 days.
Brief History
The Global 7500 successfully completed its first flight in November 2016, marking a significant milestone in its development. Originally named the Global 7000, the model was renamed the Global 7500 after its extended range, 7.700 nautical miles, was announced in 2018. Type certification with Transport Canada was completed in September 2018, the FAA in November 2018, and the European Aviation Safety Agency signed off on the new model in early February 2019. The Global 7500 had 100 secured orders as it entered service on 20 December 2018.