The Global Express set the benchmark for long-range widebody business jets when it launched and it remains a competitive option out of Orlando for groups needing seventeen seats and transatlantic or transpacific range. It operates from KORL and keeps your arrival in private-terminal facilities rather than the commercial concourse.
Bombardier designed the Global Express as a long-range widebody business jet with Rolls-Royce BR710 engines and seventeen seats. Range is around 6,000 nautical miles. The XRS variant and the later Global 6000 are direct developments. The type entered service in 1999 and established the ultra-long-range widebody category that Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Dassault now compete in. [EXTERNAL_LINK]
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 Orlando
The Global Express is a mature airframe with a well-established operator base, which means sourcing a vetted aircraft for an Orlando departure is more straightforward than with newer, lower-fleet-count platforms. For groups of twelve to seventeen flying to Europe or across the country nonstop, it remains a strong candidate.
Older production years on some available aircraft mean rates can come in below newer platforms like the Global 6000 or 6500 while delivering comparable cabin comfort and range. We weigh that against operator history and inspection records before recommending any specific aircraft to a client.
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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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Long Range Jets Available
The full long range jets category page lists every long range jet we arrange for Orlando departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Global Express charter in or out of Orlando, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to 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.