Summary

  • Private jets offer flexibility with short runway access for timely departures and arrivals.
  • Ultra-long-range business jets like the Gulfstream G700 can fly longer distances than ever.
  • Aircraft like the Dassault Falcon 10X with Rolls-Royce engines cater to travelers’ need for speed.

Private jets give their operators the ultimate flexibility when traveling. These aircraft allow their passengers to take off from and arrive at numerous airports throughout the world, as these business jets typically have the ability to land at or take off at airports that have shorter runways. Operating a business jet also gives travelers the ability to fly and travel whenever they would like, and therefore no longer be forced to wait for scheduled commercial flights to depart.

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Gulfstream Occupies 2/3rds Of The USA’s Ultra Long Range Private Jet Market Share

Bombardier and Dassault own the remaining market share.

However, business jets range in size and abilities. Some of the smaller business jets, which are categorized as very light business jets, can typically only fly around 1,400 nautical miles (1,612 miles) and hold around four to five passengers.

At the opposite end of the spectrum are ultra-long-range business jets. The ultra-long-range business jet market is relatively new, as business jets have only recently been able to reach ranges this long. However, many aircraft manufacturers throughout the world are looking to put their own ultra-long-range business jets into the market within the coming years.

A Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft flying in the sky.

Photo: Robert Buchel | Shutterstock

These jets can fly longer than any other purpose-made business jet. Along with having long ranges, the ultra-long-range business jets also typically have larger cabins and higher maximum speeds. Let’s take a closer look at some of the premier ultra-long-range business jets that are currently offered in the business jet market.

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Dassault Falcon 10X

Predicted range: 7,500 nautical miles (8,630 miles)

Introduction to service

Predicted 2026

Capacity

19 passengers

Length

110 feet

Height

28 feet

Wingspan

110 feet

Maximum speed

Mach 0.925 (686 miles per hour)

Cruise speed

Mach 0.85 (630 miles per hour)

Flight ceiling

51,000 feet

Dassault will look to put its own ultra-long-range business jet into the market in 2026. This aircraft will have a competitive range of around 7,500 nautical miles (8,630 miles), similar to the range of already introduced business jets. The aircraft was originally introduced by Dassault in 2021. The company also revealed it would be powered by Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engines. Each of these provides over 10,000 pounds of force of thrust that helps power the aircraft to a maximum speed of Mach 0.925 (686 miles per hour).

A Dassault Falcon10X flying over New York City.

Photo: Dassault Aviation

The interior of the aircraft is positioned to have a length of 52 feet long, and it will be split into four interior zones. The cabin will have a cross-section that is listed as six feet eight inches high and over nine feet wide, which will most likely be one of the largest cross-sections in the ultra-long-range class.

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Bombardier Global 7500

Current range: 7,700 nautical miles (8,861 miles)

Introduction to service

2016

Capacity

19 passengers

Length

111.17 feet

Height

27 feet

Wingspan

104 feet

Maximum speed

Mach 0.925 (686 miles per hour)

Cruise speed

Mach 0.90 (667 miles per hour)

Flight ceiling

51,000 feet

Bombardier began developing the aircraft in October 2010. However, due to delays that were caused by a wing redesign, the aircraft did not fly for the first time until 2016. It eventually entered service in 2018 and was met with a positive response.

A Bombardier BD-700-2A12 Global 7500 Flying in the sky.

Photo: Vytautas Kielaitis | Shutterstock

The aircraft features a cabin that is over 11 feet longer than previous Bombardier Global models. Because of this, the cabin can fit a fourth interior zone, larger than other Globals. The Global 7500 is powered by two General Electric Passport 20 engines that provide approximately 16,500 pounds of force of thrust. Its redesigned wing includes a larger wing sweep and more efficient winglets on top of fly-by-wire flight controls.

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Gulfstream G700

Current range: 7,750 nautical miles (8,920 miles)

Introduction to service

2024

Capacity

19 passengers

Length

109 feet ten inches

Height

25 feet five inches

Wingspan

103 feet

Maximum speed

Mach 0.935 (717 miles per hour)

Cruise speed

Mach 0.85 (630 miles per hour)

Flight ceiling

51,000 feet

The Gulfstream G700 is the largest and fastest business jet that the company offers. The G700 surpassed the popular G650ER after it was introduced earlier this year. The aircraft was first announced in October 2019 at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) annual convention and has become Gulfstream’s flagship aircraft since its introduction.

A Gulfstream G700 just after taking off.

Photo: Georgi Bidenko I Shutterstock

The G700 is powered by two Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, which provide over 18,000 pounds of force of thrust. The aircraft also utilizes the Symmetry Flight Deck, similar to the Gulfstream G500 and G600, which utilizes sidesticks instead of a traditional yoke.

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Bombardier Global 8000

Predicted range: 8,000 nautical miles (9,206 miles)

Introduction to service

Predicted 2025

Capacity

19 passengers

Length

111.17 feet

Height

27 feet

Wingspan

104 feet

Maximum speed

Mach 0.94 (697 miles per hour)

Cruise speed

Mach 0.85 (630 miles per hour)

Flight ceiling

51,000 feet

Bombardier began the development of the Global 8000 at a similar time as the Global 7500. It was originally meant to be a shorter aircraft. However, as the Global 7500 saw success in the market, Bombardier decided to keep the length of the Global 8000’s fuselage the same as the Global 7500 and instead just extend its range.

A Bombardier Global 8000 Flying above the clouds.

Photo: Bombardier

The Canadian manufacturer will improve the aircraft’s avionics systems as well as the engine control software. The majority of the aircraft will remain similar to the Global 7500, and Bombardier is expected to allow the option for Global 7500s to be retrofitted to Global 8000s after the Global 8000 is certified.

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Gulfstream G800

Predicted range: 8,000 nautical miles (9,206 miles)

Introduction to service

Predicted 2025

Capacity

19 passengers

Length

99 feet nine inches

Height

25 feet six inches

Wingspan

103 feet

Maximum speed

Mach 0.925 (686 miles per hour)

Cruise speed

Mach 0.85 (630 miles per hour)

Flight ceiling

51,000 feet

Gulfstream announced the G800 in October 2021. This aircraft will have the same cabin size as the popular Gulfstream G650 and G650ER, and will be slightly shorter than the G700. However, this aircraft will use the same wing as the G700 and newly improved Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines.

Gulfstream G800

Photo: Gulfstream

The G800 will have a similar performance to the G700, but will be slightly slower and have a much further range. The aircraft will have a better takeoff distance, as it will only require a runway that is 6,000 feet long.

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