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Aircraft category

Long-range jets

Long-range jets such as the Gulfstream G550 and G600, Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 and Dassault Falcon 8X fly about 5,900 to 6,750 nm, connecting most major city pairs non-stop.

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Models by manufacturer

Aircraft in this category

Gulfstream →
GulfstreamGulfstream G550Range: 6,750 nm (long-range cruise, 8 passengers)Passengers: Up to 19 (certified)Out of production. The last G550 was delivered in 2021.GulfstreamGulfstream G600Range: 6,600 nm (long-range cruise, 8 passengers)Passengers: Up to 19Current Gulfstream model, FAA approved in June 2019.
Bombardier →
BombardierBombardier Global 5500Range: 5,900 nm (Mach 0.85, 8 passengers)Passengers: 13 standard · 16 maximumCurrent Bombardier model.BombardierBombardier Global 6500Range: 6,600 nm (Mach 0.85, 8 passengers)Passengers: Up to 17Current Bombardier model.
Dassault Falcon →
Dassault FalconDassault Falcon 8XRange: 6,450 nm (8 passengers)Passengers: 12–16Current Dassault model.
Performance comparison

Published figures side by side

ModelRangePassengersSpeedEngines
Gulfstream G5506,750 nm (long-range cruise, 8 passengers)Up to 19 (certified)Mach 0.885 maximum2 × Rolls-Royce BR710
Gulfstream G6006,600 nm (long-range cruise, 8 passengers)Up to 19Mach 0.925 maximum2 × Pratt & Whitney PW815GA
Bombardier Global 55005,900 nm (Mach 0.85, 8 passengers)13 standard · 16 maximumMach 0.90 maximumRolls-Royce Pearl 15
Bombardier Global 65006,600 nm (Mach 0.85, 8 passengers)Up to 17Mach 0.90 top speed2 × Rolls-Royce Pearl 15
Dassault Falcon 8X6,450 nm (8 passengers)12–16Mach 0.90 maximum3 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D

Figures from each model’s cited sources. Conditions differ between sources, so use them as a guide and compare like for like on the model pages.

Global 6500 vs Falcon 8XG600 vs Global 6500Falcon 7X vs Falcon 8X
Cabin & passenger experience

On board

Three living zones in most models, with sleeping, dining and working areas.

G55043 ft 11 in L × 6 ft H × 7 ft W
G60045 ft 2 in L × 6 ft 2 in H × 7 ft 7 in W
Global 5500Cabin volume 2,034 ft³ with 3 cabin zones
Global 650043 ft 3 in L × 6 ft 2 in H × 7 ft 11 in W
Falcon 8X42.7 ft L × 6 ft 2 in H × 7 ft 8 in W
Range & mission suitability

Where it takes you

Non-stop intercontinental flights such as Europe to Asia or the Americas, with typical passenger loads.

What matters when choosing

  • Your longest regular route with realistic passenger load.
  • Crew rest needs on long sectors.
  • New versus pre-owned, including out-of-production types like the G550.
Ownership & operating costs

What drives the cost

  • Fuel and engine programmes per flight hour
  • Two or more pilots and cabin crew, with augmented crews on long missions
  • Heavy maintenance events and connectivity subscriptions
  • Hangar, insurance, training and management

No cost figures are published here. EDAERO prepares aircraft-specific estimates on request, marked as estimates with the assumptions shown.

Acquisition, sales, financing & leasing

Transaction support

Aircraft AcquisitionAircraft selection, market assessment, valuation, due diligence, purchase negotiation and delivery.Aircraft SalesAircraft valuation, sale preparation, marketing, buyer qualification, negotiation and closing.Aircraft FinancingFinancing assessment, financial modelling, funding structures, lender evaluation and transaction closing.Aircraft LeasingLease options, financial assessment, lease structuring, documentation, delivery and redelivery.
Aircraft management & crew

After the transaction

EDAERO’s core business is crew: type-rated pilots, cabin crew and engineers for permanent, freelance and urgent needs.

Management & crewPilotsCabin crewEngineers
Questions

Frequently asked

What is the difference between long-range and ultra-long-range?

Here, long-range means up to about 6,750 nm; ultra-long-range means 7,000 nm and beyond.

Do long missions need extra crew?

Long missions can need augmented crews under the duty limits that apply to your operation.

Can EDAERO source crew for long-range aircraft?

Yes, including type-rated pilots and long-range VIP cabin crew.

Where to go from here

Related categories & next steps

Large-cabin jetsLarge-cabin jets such as the Falcon 2000LXS, 6X, 7X and 900LX, Challenger 650 and Gulfstream G450 and G500 combine wide cabins with ranges of about 4,000 to 6,000 nm..Ultra-long-range jetsUltra-long-range jets such as the Gulfstream G650, G700 and G800, Bombardier Global 7500 and 8000, and the Falcon 10X in development fly 7,000 to 8,200 nm, linking almost any two major cities non-stop..Aircraft AcquisitionAircraft selection, market assessment, valuation, due diligence, purchase negotiation and delivery.Aircraft FinancingFinancing assessment, financial modelling, funding structures, lender evaluation and transaction closing.Contact Adrian MihailoviciDiscuss your aircraft transaction directly, on WhatsApp or by request.
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