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Bombardier Global Express Operating Costs & Cost per Hour
Everything you need to know about the costs to own and operate the Bombardier Global Express. Fixed and variable cost detailed breakdown.
BenedictPrivate Aviation ConsultantUpdated October 5, 2026 · Published December 20, 2024 · 2 min read
At a glance
- Fixed costs / year
- $1,706,287
- Variable / flight hour
- $9,098
- Total / hour at 200 hrs a year
- $17,629
- class rate, published rates
- Charter, ultra-long-range jet
- $18,000–$19,000/hr
- Passengers
- Up to 18
- Range
- 6,100 nm
- $4,114/hr in fuel today, est.
- Fuel burn
- 535 gal/hr
- Cruise speed
- 488 kts
CRAFT estimates in USD (how we estimate them is below). Operating costs vary with fuel price, region and mission. Fuel today at $7.69 a gallon, our estimate of the U.S. average FBO price for Jet A: jet fuel price today. Fuel burn: Conklin & de Decker average hourly fuel burn, via Private Jet Card Comparisons (June 2025).
Bombardier Global Express price, value, specs and every tailFAA airworthiness directives for the Global Express
The Bombardier Global Express is one of the most popular long-range business jets to exist.
Over 800 aircraft have been built and it’s a leader in ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jets.
Introduced in October 1991, it first flew on October 13, 1996. It got Canadian type certification in July 1998. Deliveries began for the 1999 model year and ended in 2006.
Flown 200 hours a year, the Bombardier Global Express costs about $3,525,887 to own and operate: $1,706,287 a year in fixed costs plus $9,098 a flight hour, or about $17,629 an hour once the fixed costs are spread over those hours. These are CRAFT's own estimates, built the same way for every aircraft; how we work them out is at the end of this page.
In terms of acquisition costs, the Global Express cost $46 million when new. Today, the Global Express has a pre-owned value of around $13 million.
Naturally, this cost will vary depending on many factors – such as fuel price, region of operation, mission type, and more.
| Annual cost | 100 hours / year | 200 hours / year | 400 hours / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total fixed costs | $1,706,287 | $1,706,287 | $1,706,287 |
| Total variable costs | $909,800 | $1,819,600 | $3,639,200 |
| Total annual operating cost | $2,616,087 | $3,525,887 | $5,345,487 |
| Total per flight hour | $26,161 | $17,629 | $13,364 |
Bombardier Global Express annual budget calculator
Set the hours you expect to fly each year to estimate the annual budget to own and operate the Bombardier Global Express. The total adds the annual fixed costs to the variable cost per flight hour multiplied by your hours. All figures are estimates in USD.
Annual budget calculator
$3,525,887 per year
$1,706,287 fixed + $9,098/hr × 200 hrs · about $17,629 per flight hour with the fixed costs spread over the hours. Bombardier Global Express, CRAFT estimate.
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Acquisition Cost & Depreciation
When it comes to the cost of acquiring a Global Express, several factors come into play, including the year of manufacture, aircraft history, and flight hours.
Back in 1999, the Global Express cost $46 million new.
Today, however, the cost to buy on the pre-owned market ranges from $12 million to $14 million, depending on the year of manufacture, hours, and condition.
When it comes to depreciation, the Global Express is estimated to lose around 2% of its value every year.
Overview of the Bombardier Global Express
he Global Express can accommodate up to 18 passengers, with a maximum baggage capacity of 185 cubic feet.
When in its optimum configuration, the Bombardier Global Express can cruise non-stop for up to 6,100 nautical miles (7,020 miles / 11,297 km).
However, when configured for the fastest cruise speed, the Global Express can maintain a cruise speed of 488 knots.
The Bombardier Global Express can cruise at up to 51,000 feet. Additionally, the Global Express has an average hourly fuel burn of 535 Gallons per Hour (GPH).
Thanks to its Rolls-Royce BR710-A2-20 engines, the Global Express has a total thrust output of 29,500 lbs.
Fixed Vs Variable Costs
When you own a private jet, you have to deal with fixed costs and variable costs.
Fixed costs are the same every month, no matter how much you fly. These include things like hangar rental, insurance, crew salaries, and maintenance.
They stay the same whether you fly a lot or hardly ever.
Variable costs, on the other hand, change with how much you fly. They include fuel, landing fees, food for passengers, and unexpected repairs.
The more you fly, the more these costs add up. Knowing the difference helps you plan your budget and figure out if owning a jet is worth it.
Featured Image: Tomás Del Coro from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How we estimate these costs
These are CRAFT's own estimates, built the same way for every aircraft we cover. The Bombardier Global Express is costed as a ultra-long-range jet with 2 engines, flown by 3 pilots and 1 flight attendant, based in the U.S. and professionally managed. Lines marked “estimate” are the midpoint of a stated range for the size class, not a quote; the others are worked out from published figures. Nothing here comes from another charter operator's or broker's budgets.
| Fixed costs | Per year | How it is worked out |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Salary | $1,034,467 | 1 captain at $288,650 (BLS mean, airline pilots), 2 first officers at $182,280 (BLS 25th percentile, airline pilots), 1 flight attendant at $70,700 (BLS median, flight attendants in nonscheduled air transportation), plus 43% for benefits and payroll costs (BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (released May 15, 2026); BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, June 2026 (released September 9, 2026) |
| Crew TrainingEstimate | $180,000 | One simulator-based recurrent course a year for each of 3 pilots, at $45,000 to $75,000 per pilot for a ultra-long-range jet. CRAFT estimate. Source: FAA task orders for recurrent pilot training with FlightSafety International (USAspending.gov) (orders 2024 to 2026) |
| HangarEstimate | $135,420 | A heated home-base hangar at $5,280 to $17,290 a month for a ultra-long-range jet, from published airport hangar rates; big-city airports cost more. Source: Published airport hangar rates (Concord-Padgett Regional, City of Concord NC; Naples Airport Authority FY2026; Pierce County WA; Smith Reynolds, Forsyth County NC) (read October 5, 2026) |
| InsuranceEstimate | $66,400 | Liability of $20,000 to $40,000 a year for a ultra-long-range jet, plus hull cover at 0.08% to 0.18% of a hull value of $28,000,000, the median of UseRadar's value data for this model (our aircraft data site). Midpoints used; pilot experience and claims history move it a lot. Source: BWI Aviation Insurance, "How much is aircraft insurance? A complete 2026 cost breakdown" (January 4, 2026); UseRadar aircraft value data |
| ManagementEstimate | $180,000 | A management company's fee of $10,000 to $20,000 a month for a ultra-long-range jet (crew, maintenance tracking, compliance and billing). CRAFT estimate. Source: Business Jet Traveler, "Is a management company right for you?" |
| Miscellaneous FixedEstimate | $110,000 | Navigation databases and charts, weather and flight planning, maintenance tracking, connectivity and office costs: $80,000 to $140,000 a year for a ultra-long-range jet. CRAFT estimate. Source: CRAFT estimate |
| Total | $1,706,287 |
| Variable costs | Per flight hour | How it is worked out |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cost | $4,098 | 535 gallons an hour (Conklin & de Decker average hourly fuel burn, Global Express) at $7.66 a gallon, our estimated U.S. average FBO price for Jet A on 2026-10-04. Contract fuel usually costs less than the posted price. Source: Fuel burn: the manufacturer's published average, else Conklin & de Decker's average hourly fuel burn; CRAFT jet fuel price data |
| MaintenanceEstimate | $2,200 | Scheduled inspections, parts, labor and unscheduled repairs for the airframe and avionics: $1,600 to $2,800 a flight hour for a ultra-long-range jet. Older aircraft sit at the top of the range. CRAFT estimate. Source: CRAFT estimate, checked against Pilatus CrystalCare's published program rates |
| Engine OverhaulEstimate | $1,300 | An hourly engine reserve or engine program for 2 engines at $500 to $800 per engine per hour for a ultra-long-range jet. Engine makers do not publish program rates. CRAFT estimate. Source: CRAFT estimate (engine program rates are not published) |
| Crew/Landing/Handling FeesEstimate | $1,050 | Landing, ramp and handling fees and crew hotels, meals and transport on trips: $800 to $1,300 a flight hour for a ultra-long-range jet. CRAFT estimate. Source: CRAFT estimate |
| Miscellaneous VariableEstimate | $450 | Catering, cabin supplies, cleaning and de-icing: $300 to $600 a flight hour. CRAFT estimate. Source: CRAFT estimate |
| Total | $9,098 |
- Annual cost = fixed costs + variable cost per hour × hours flown. At 100, 200 or 400 hours a year that is $2,616,087 ($26,161 an hour), $3,525,887 ($17,629 an hour), $5,345,487 ($13,364 an hour).
- Fuel price: one price for every aircraft, $7.66 a gallon on 2026-10-04, from our jet fuel price data. Every dollar a gallon moves the hourly cost by about $535.
- Not included: the purchase price, financing, depreciation, sales and use tax, major one-off events beyond the reserves (paint, interior, avionics upgrades) and any charter revenue.
Crew pay: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage percentiles (May 2025), bls employer costs for employee compensation, private industry, june 2026. Class ranges and every source are on what it costs to own a private jet; all models side by side in the operating cost league table. Spot something wrong? Tell us.
Financing · illustration
Financing a Bombardier Global Express
Estimated loan payment
$201,338
a month
Operating at 200 hours
$293,824
a month, from the tables above
Monthly cost of ownership
$495,161
before depreciation and taxes
Assumptions, all examples: a price of $28 million (the median of UseRadar's value data for this model), 20% down ($5,600,000), $22,400,000 financed over 15 years at an example rate of the U.S. bank prime rate, 7.00% on October 2, 2026 (Federal Reserve H.15): a public benchmark, not an aircraft loan rate or an offer. CRAFT is not a lender. Your rate, term and payment come from a lender's approval.
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