The original Global Express is the value entry to the ultra-long-range class in Palm Beach: roughly 6,700 nautical miles of range, thirteen to nineteen seats, and an hourly rate below every newer Global with a comparable cabin. Older avionics and older interiors are the trade.
Bombardier introduced the Global Express in 1999 on Rolls-Royce BR710 engines, and it set the pattern for every Global since. Thirteen to nineteen seats, roughly 6,700 nautical miles of range and Mach 0.85 cruise. Many airframes have been through avionics upgrades and interior refits, so the differences between two aircraft of the same model year can be substantial.
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 (about 488 knots)
- 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 Palm Beach
Cost per seat on a large group. When sixteen or eighteen people are flying Palm Beach to London at roughly 3,790 nautical miles, the Global Express is usually the least expensive aircraft that will do it nonstop with everyone aboard.
Long domestic legs with room to spare. Van Nuys at roughly 2,025 nautical miles and Seattle are straightforward, and the extra range means the aircraft can tanker fuel out of West Palm Beach when prices at the far end are unhelpful.
These airframes have long histories, so the operator matters as much as the model. We confirm the operator is certified, look at its safety and incident record, check the pilots are experienced and current on the Global Express, and reference its ARGUS or Wyvern audit status where it participates.
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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.
- 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 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Roughly $10,000 to $13,000 per hour as of 9/2026, the entry point for this cabin size. Ask what refit the specific aircraft has had, because two Global Express airframes at the same hourly rate can be very different inside.
Other Long Range Jets Available
- Bombardier Global 6500
- Bombardier Global 7500
- Bombardier Global 8000
- Dassault Falcon 6X
- Dassault Falcon 8x
- Embraer Lineage 1000
The full long range jets category page lists every long range jet we arrange for Palm Beach departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Global Express charter from Palm Beach, FL, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit 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. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Bombardier, Inc. unless noted otherwise.