Bombardier Global 6500

Its runway performance opens up hard-to-reach airports such as Lugano, London City, Toluca and Aspen. From airports like these it can fly direct to major hubs such as Hong Kong, Dubai or New York. How far it can fly from a short or high runway depends on payload and conditions, so each route is checked against the aircraft's performance before quoting.

Each quote is built around your trip rather than a published rate. The main factors are the route, the dates you want to travel, where the aircraft has to position from and the operator that flies it. A Hesper Jets advisor prices every request individually and can explain how changing a date or airport affects the figure.

The Global 6500 replaced the Global 6000, and the two differ mainly in their engines and wing design. The earlier aircraft entered service in 2012 with a pair of Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 engines. The Global 6500 followed in 2019, fitted with the newer, stronger Pearl 15 from Rolls-Royce. That extra thrust shortens its take-off distance and extends its range compared with the earlier aircraft.

Yes. The aircraft uses Ka-band satellite connectivity, which gives speeds close to a home connection. Passengers can follow live sport or news on internet television, stream films in HD and hold video calls from almost anywhere on the route. If connectivity matters for your trip, it is worth confirming the system fitted to the aircraft you are offered.

The Falcon 8X flies slightly further, at 6,450 nautical miles against 6,000 for the Global 6500. The Dassault uses three engines, the Bombardier two Rolls-Royce Pearl engines. In return, the Bombardier offers a wider cabin and a quicker maximum cruise speed, while the Falcon 8X performs better on short runways, which counts at airports with limited runway length.

Only if the extra distance is needed. The Global 7500 is the larger aircraft, with four cabin zones and 7,700 nautical miles of range, where the 6500 offers three zones and 6,000 nautical miles. For trips that fall within the shorter range, the Global 6500 offers comparable comfort and usually costs somewhat less to operate.

Its range with IFR reserves is 6,000 nautical miles (11,112 km). That allows direct flights such as London to Hong Kong or New York to Dubai, which puts it among the longest-range jets in its category. The distance on any given day depends on how many passengers are on board, the speed flown and the weather along the route.