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Beyoncé's Private Jet: Bombardier Global 7500
Beyoncé and Jay-Z are reported to share a Bombardier Global 7500, acquired in 2023. Before it, the couple were reported to fly a Bombardier Challenger 850 that Jay-Z received in 2012.
- Seats
- Up to 19
- ultra-long-range jet
- Range
- 7,700 nm
- nonstop, typical
- Used
- $48.6M–$81.9M
- 2019–2024 builds
- Charter, per hour
- $18k–$19k
- same size, published rates
3 reports cited below · checked October 5, 2026
As reported
What jets Beyoncé is reported to have
Only what reputable outlets have reported, with each report linked below. Where reports disagree, we say so.
- Bombardier Global 7500Shared with Jay-Z; reported as registered to a company of his.Reported current, 2023
- Bombardier Challenger 850Reported as Jay-Z's, received in 2012.Earlier, 2012
Where reports differ: The Global 7500 is reported as registered to a company of Jay-Z's rather than to Beyoncé.
The aircraft
The Bombardier Global 7500
It has four cabin zones, and was the longest-range business jet in service until Bombardier's Global 8000. A Bombardier Global 7500 seats up to 19 and flies about 7,700 nautical miles nonstop.
A Bombardier Global 7500 costs $48.6M–$81.9M used, depending on build year (2019 to 2024). Flying one 200 hours a year costs about $3.6M before the purchase price: $1.8M a year in fixed costs (crew, hangar, insurance) plus about $9,000 for every hour flown (fuel, maintenance, engine reserves).
- Size
- Ultra-long-range jet
- Passengers
- Up to 19
- Range
- 7,700 nm
- Cruise speed
- 516 knots
- Ceiling
- 51,000 ft
- New price
- Out of production
- Used, 2019 to 2024 builds
- $48.6M–$81.9M
- Operating cost per flight hour
- $9,000
- Cost to own, 200 hours a year
- $3.6M / yr
Also reported
The Bombardier Challenger 850
A business version of the CRJ200 regional jet. A Bombardier Challenger 850 seats up to 14 and flies about 2,811 nautical miles nonstop.
Flying one 200 hours a year costs about $2.4M before the purchase price: $1.1M a year in fixed costs (crew, hangar, insurance) plus about $6,500 for every hour flown (fuel, maintenance, engine reserves).
- Size
- Large jet
- Passengers
- Up to 14
- Range
- 2,811 nm
- Cruise speed
- 442 knots
- New price
- Out of production
- Operating cost per flight hour
- $6,500
- Cost to own, 200 hours a year
- $2.4M / yr
Charter
Charter a jet like Beyoncé's
An ultra-long-range jet like the Bombardier Global 7500 costs $18k–$19k an hour to charter at published jet card rates (the middle half, FET added where it's extra). Most trips need less aircraft: CRAFT flies its own Challenger 350s, super-midsize jets that cross the U.S. nonstop with up to eight passengers. Estimates, not quotes; rates checked October 2, 2026.
| Route, one way | Ultra-long-range jet, published rates | CRAFT Challenger 350, fuel and FET included |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Miamiabout 2h 20m | $42k–$44k | $32.4k |
| New York to Aspenabout 3h 30m | $63k–$67k | $49.2k |
| New York to Los Angelesabout 4h 50m | $87k–$92k | $68k |
Published rates: the middle half of what jet card companies publish for the size, for the flight time shown, before repositioning, minimums and peak-day surcharges. CRAFT: the 25-hour Fleet Jet Card's published rate, 2-hour daily minimum. CRAFT is not affiliated with anyone named on this page.
Beyoncé's private jet: questions
What private jet does Beyoncé have?
Beyoncé and Jay-Z are reported to share a Bombardier Global 7500, acquired in 2023. Before it, the couple were reported to fly a Bombardier Challenger 850 that Jay-Z received in 2012. The Global 7500 is reported as registered to a company of Jay-Z's rather than to Beyoncé.
How much does a Bombardier Global 7500 cost?
A Bombardier Global 7500 costs $48.6M–$81.9M used, depending on build year (2019 to 2024). Operating one costs about $9,000 per flight hour plus about $1.8M a year in fixed costs, based on CRAFT's ownership cost model.
How far can a Bombardier Global 7500 fly?
A Bombardier Global 7500 seats up to 19 and flies about 7,700 nautical miles nonstop, cruising at about 516 knots. Real range depends on passengers, bags, winds and reserves.
How much does it cost to charter a jet like Beyoncé's?
An ultra-long-range jet like the Bombardier Global 7500 costs about $18k–$19k an hour at published jet card rates, or roughly $87k–$92k one way from New York to Los Angeles (about 4h 50m). CRAFT's own Challenger 350 flies New York to Los Angeles for about $68k one way on the Fleet Jet Card, fuel and FET included.
Can you track Beyoncé's jet?
We don't publish registration (tail) numbers, flight tracking, airports or locations for anyone. This page covers only the aircraft type that reputable outlets have reported, with links to those reports.
Sources
- SlashGear, September 29, 2026: Expensive jets owned by famous musicians
- Simple Flying, May 2, 2025: Beyoncé and Jay-Z's private jet fleet
- Simple Flying, August 26, 2023: 7 rappers who own private jets
- CRAFT data: specs and operating costs from our Bombardier Global 7500 ownership-cost guide; prices from our private jet price list (used values from UseRadar); charter rates from published jet card rates, checked October 2, 2026.
We list only the aircraft types reputable outlets have reported. We don't publish registration numbers, flight tracking, airports or locations for anyone, and we don't link to tracking sites. Beyoncé is not affiliated with CRAFT, and nothing here suggests otherwise. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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