The last Bombardier Global Express XRS was delivered in the first quarter, and so was the first of the Canadian manufacturer’s latest-generation long-range large-cabin jets, the Global 6000. The 6000 replaces the XRS, and the 5000 is a shorter version of the original Global Express with many improvements that were also incorporated on the Global 6000.
The Globals are now established in an easy-to-understand series, ranging from the Global 5000 and 6000 (currently in production) to the Global 7000 and 8000, which are in development. The new Global nomenclatures signal the differences between the models in terms of range: Global 5000 (5,200 nm), 6000 (6,000 nm), 7000 (7,300 nm), 8000 (7,900 nm). As of May 31, there were three Vision-equipped Global 5000s and three 6000s in operation, and the in-service Global fleet consisted of 428 jets. The Global 7000 and 8000 enter service in 2016 and 2017, respectively.
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