Bombardier Global 5000

The Bombardier Global 5000 is certified for steep approaches, which permits operations into demanding airports such as London City, where short runways and steep descent paths are required. Its typical take-off distance is about 1,500 m and landing distance around 800 m, depending on weight and conditions. This performance allows access to airports like Sion, though very short fields such as Gstaad (Saanen) remain beyond its limits.

Both the Bombardier Global 5000 and the Dassault Falcon 7X are long-range, large-cabin jets. The Global 5000 seats 13 passengers (standard configuration), while the Falcon 7X seats 14 passengers. In range, the Global 5000 flies up to 9,630 km (5,200 nm) NBAA IFR, while the Falcon 7X reaches about 11,019 km (5,950 nm) NBAA IFR. The Falcon 7X can also use airports with shorter runways such as Gstaad (Saanen), which the Global 5000 cannot.

The Global 5000 was succeeded by the Global 6000, which extended range to about 11,112 km (6,000 nm) NBAA IFR and introduced newer avionics and interior refinements. The Global 7500 (originally announced as the Global 7000) is a larger aircraft with four cabin zones and an ultra-long-range of 13,334 km (7,700 nm) NBAA IFR, allowing nonstop flights such as New York to Hong Kong. Bombardier also launched the Global 8000, offering similar cabin dimensions to the 7500 but with a longer range of around 14,816 km (8,000 nm). In charter, the Global 5000 remains a practical choice for intercontinental travel, while its successors target missions that require extended range and larger cabin layouts.

The Global 5000 has an NBAA IFR range of 9,630 km (5,200 nm). This allows nonstop city pairs such as Munich to New York or London to Delhi. It provides long-haul capability without needing fuel stops on most intercontinental routes.