N100QS2012 Bombardier Global 5000

Overview

This airframe, registered as N100QS, is a 2012-build Bombardier BD-700-1A11 Global 5000 with manufacturer listed as Bombardier Inc. and serial number 9480. The airframe is owned by Netjets Sales Inc, a corporate owner based in Oklahoma City, OK, US, and carries a United States registration (US). The aircraft appears in civil listings with an FAA-designated executive layout and is noted in records tied to NetJets’ corporate ownership; its commercial entry and continued corporate ownership reflect its role within the fractional/managed fleet environment. Condition and valuation specifics are not published in the source data.

Operations & Cabin

The airframe carries an FAA-listed 8-seat executive cabin layout, with a note that NetJets fractional configuration may differ in commercial listings. Avionics commonly associated with this serial/model are from the Rockwell Collins / Pro Line family, though specific fitment can vary by production serial and retrofit history. Typical mission profiles for this registration under its corporate NetJets ownership include long-range transcontinental and transoceanic shuttle operations consistent with the Global 5000’s extended-range capability, allowing nonstop sectors within its approximately 5,200 nm mission envelope. Maintenance and operational oversight are conducted under corporate management structures associated with fractional ownership, and any modifications or cabin reconfigurations would be recorded against serial 9480 in the aircraft’s maintenance and registration records.

Model & Market Context

The Bombardier BD-700-1A11 Global 5000 occupies the long-range large-cabin business jet niche, offering high cruise speeds near 488 kts and a service ceiling of 51,000 ft, which places it competitively against models such as the Gulfstream G450/G500 and Dassault Falcon 7X/8X in mission flexibility. Demand for this platform remains driven by fractional operators and corporate fleet buyers seeking intercontinental range with comfortable executive cabins. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 2012 airframe (serial 9480) follow the Global series’ established patterns: strong support from OEM and aftermarket suppliers, with specific avionics and interior condition materially affecting marketability.