Summary
- Gulfstream Aerospace, a leader since 1958, offers a diverse range of business jets for various missions with advanced technology.
- Bombardier Aviation, established in 1989, produces the world’s largest business jet, the Global 7500, and other luxury jets.
- Dassault Aviation, rooted in fighter aircraft, designs modern Falcon series jets with proven technologies and ultimate dispatch reliability.
Airbus and Boeing are prominent names in commercial aviation. While the two aerospace giants also produce a line of corporate jets, it is not their bread and butter. Top business jet manufacturers offer a wide range of aircraft for all missions. From private transport to cargo applications and utility missions, these companies have something to offer for every type of mission.
Simple Flying explores the top business jet manufacturers and notes a brief history of the current business aircraft lineup.
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Gulfstream Aerospace
A subsidiary of General Dynamics
Most popular aircraft | Flying Hours |
---|---|
Gulfstream G500 | 100,000+ |
Gulfstream G500 | 100,000+ |
Gulfstream G650 and G650ER | One million+ |
Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, has been a market leader in business aircraft design and manufacturing since 1958. Headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, the company has produced over 2,000 aircraft. The company’s current production aircraft are listed here.
Aircraft | Maximum Range | Passengers | Length | Cabin Height | Cabin Width |
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Gulfstream G800 | 8 000 NM (14,800 km) | Up to 19 | 30.4 m | 1.9 m | 2.5 m |
Gulfstream G700 | 7 500 NM (13,900 km) | Up to 19 | 33.5 m | 1.9 m | 2.5 m |
Gulfstream G650ER | 7 500 NM (13,900 km) | Up to 19 | 30.4 m | 2.0 m | 2.6 m |
Gulfstream G650 | 7 000 NM (13,000 km) | Up to 19 | 30.4 m | 2.0 m | 2.6 m |
Gulfstream G600 | 6 200 NM (11,482 km) | Up to 19 | 29.3 m | 1.9 m | 2.4 m |
Gulfstream G500 | 5 000 NM (9,300 km) | Up to 19 | 27.8 m | 1.9 m | 2.4 m |
Gulfstream G400 | 4 200 NM (7,800 km) | Up to 11 | 26.3 m | 1.9 m | 2.3 m |
Gulfstream G280 | 3 600 NM (6,700 km) | Up to 10 | 20.4 m | 1.9 m | 2.2 m |
Gulfstream Aerospace advertises itself as,
“The strongest and most advanced fleet in Gulfstream history offers an aircraft for every mission. See how Gulfstream’s bold vision is revolutionizing the way you travel. We’re driven by our endless pursuit of excellence. We boldly anticipate your future needs, elevating aviation to an art form.”
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Bombardier Aviation
The company has parted with several aircraft development programs over the years
Notable aircraft:
Bombardier model | Passenger capacity | Number delivered |
---|---|---|
Challenger 3500 | 10 | 33 |
Challenger 650 | 12 | 1,000+ |
Global 6000 | 17 | 338 |
Global 7500 | 19 | 150+ |
Global 8000 | 19 | To enter service in 2025 |
Bombardier Aviation, a division of Bombardier Inc., has been manufacturing commercial and business jets since 1989. The company currently produces Global Express and Challenger lines of jets in business aviation. Bombardier states,
“A rich history of ingenuity inspires us to relentlessly refine every detail of our business jets. It’s just who we are.”
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Headquartered in Quebec, Canada, the company recorded a revenue of $7.5 billion in 2019. Like many manufacturers, Bombardier also deals in pre-owned aircraft. Bombardier’s Global series (Global 5500, 6000, 7500, and 8000). The Global 7500 is the world’s largest and longest-range business jet, featuring a luxury interior, multiple living spaces, a full-size kitchen, and a dedicated crew suite.
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Dassault Aviation
Business jets are designed with their roots from fighter jets
Notable aircraft:
Falcon model | Capacity | Range | Cabin height | Cabin width |
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Falcon 10X | Up to 19 | 7,500 NM | 80 in | 109 in |
Falcon 8X | Up to 16 | 6,450 NM | 74 in | 92 in |
Falcon 6X | Up to 16 | 5,500 NM | 78 in | 102 in |
Falcon 900LX | Up to 14 | 4,750 NM | 74 in | 92 in |
Falcon 2000LXS | Up to 10 | 4,000 Nm | 74 in | 92 in |
The French manufacturer of military and business jets, Dassault Aviation, was founded in 1929 by Marcel Bloch (Dassault). Headquartered in Paris, Dassault takes pride in designing and producing its business jets rooted in fighter aircraft. According to Dassault,
“Among all the business aircraft flying all over the world, only one can trace its heritage to legendary fighter jets like Mirage and Rafale. Every Falcon carries technologies proven in the fiercest environments. With DNA like that, it’s no wonder nothing flies or feels like a Falcon.”
Photo: Dassault Aviation
Its Falcon series is the most modern and popular among individual and corporate owners. The company states that the Falcon series is powered by safety, efficiency, and comfort. It is a highly dependable aircraft providing ultimate dispatch reliability.
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Cessna
A market leader in piston, turboprop, and jet aircraft
Most notable aircraft through the years
- Cessna 152
- Cessna 172 Skyhawk
- Cessna 208 Caravan
- Cessna Citation 560 Excel
- Cessna Citation Latitude
- Cessna Citation Longitude
Cessna, a Textron Aviation company, is a giant in the design and manufacturing of private aircraft. Cessna is an expert, whether it is a piston-engine powered plane, a turboprop, or a modern business jet. Traditionally branded as the Cessna Aircraft Company, it was founded in 1927 by Clyde Cessna. According to Cessna,
“Clyde Cessna was ahead of his time. With a vision to advance the design and performance of aircraft, he was a champion of the fully cantilevered wing monoplane. He created a structurally strong design that reduced drag and laid the foundation for some of the most legendary aircraft in aviation history.”
Cessna became a brand of Textron Aviation in 2014.Cessna is a market leader in training aircraft, and its 172 Skyhawk is the world’s most produced aircraft, with over 44,000 examples built.
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Embraer
Current and former business jet lineup
- Embraer Phenom 100 (very light jet)
- Embraer Phenom 300 (light jet)
- Embraer Praetor 500 (mid-size jet)
- Embraer Praetor 600 (super mid-size jet)
- Embraer Legacy 450 (mid-size jet)
- Embraer Legacy 500 (super mid-size jet)
- Embraer Legacy 600/650 (large jet, developed from the ERJ family)
- Embraer Lineage 1000 (ultra-large jet, developed from the E-Jet family)
This Brazilian aerospace manufacturer has produced aircraft and aviation systems since its inception in 1969. The South American Aerospace and Defense giant, and the third largest producer of civilian aircraft, is well known for its regional commercial jets and ultra-efficient corporate jets.
Photo: Embraer
The company’s Phenom 300 is the best-selling light jet in the world. Embraer claims that the twinjet has held the record for 12 consecutive years. The company has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft across all divisions. According to Embraer,
“The dream has become a reality: an Embraer aircraft takes to the skies every ten seconds, carrying around 145 million passengers annually.”
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