Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Recently completed 180-month inspection and Starlink installation (May 2025, West Star Aviation)
• Engines enrolled on Rolls Royce CorporateCare; APU enrolled on JSSI
• Honeywell Primus Elite DU-875 avionics upgrade (including ADS-B, FANS 1A, WAAS, Batch 3.4 FMS)
• Ka-Band and Starlink high-speed internet, WiFi equipped
• Dual 21.3” bulkhead LCD monitors, triple 10.4” touch screen monitors, eight receptacle monitors, Collins Airshow ASXi, triple CD/DVD players
• New paint (October 2020): Matterhorn white with medium gray and granite accents
• New interior soft goods (May 2021); new carpet (May 2025)
• 12-passenger executive configuration: forward 4-place club, mid-cabin 4-place conference, aft 2-place club opposite 3-place divan (2 TTL)
• Forward galley, forward crew rest area, forward and aft lavatories
• In-flight accessible baggage compartment
• Synthetic Vision, Enhanced Vision System, HUD, CPDLC, TCAS 2000, EGPWS, Stormscope, RVSM, MNPS, RNP 4
• Max takeoff weight: 99,500 lbs
• Maintenance tracked by CAMP; next major inspections: 120/240-month due August 2030
About this Model
Overview
The Global Express XRS is an evolution of Bombardier’s original Global Express, aimed at operators who prioritize long-range capability, high-altitude cruise performance, and a spacious cabin suited to multi-zone layouts. It is typically selected for nonstop city-pairs that push beyond traditional long-range business jet legs, while still retaining the operational flexibility to use many business-aviation airports.
Mission Fit
In practice, the XRS fits missions where time-zone changes and long stage lengths drive the need for dedicated rest capability, a true galley, and a cabin that can be kept productive for extended periods. It can also be dispatched on domestic legs, but its strengths show most clearly when legs exceed several hours and passengers need space to work and recover.
Cabin
The cabin is generally arranged in multiple zones, enabling separation between meeting/work seating and a private aft area. Most aircraft are configured with a forward galley sized for full-service catering and a dedicated crew rest solution on many examples. Typical layouts support a mix of conference-style seating, lounge groupings, and an enclosed lavatory; many aircraft include a permanent or convertible sleeping setup to support true long-haul use.