Bombardier Global 7500: how 97 jets are really flown
The busiest 5% made more than 20 flights a month and the quietest 5% fewer than 4: over five times as many, on the same type.
The harder end, one aircraft in twenty, is at 26% or more; the easier end near none.
The harder end, one aircraft in twenty, is at 2,237 ft or more; the easier end at 94 ft or less.
The hardest-worked 5% log 20 flights a month or more; the easiest-used, 4 or less. The middle aircraft sits at 9.
Fatigue
What each landing and pressurization cycle costs the structure: landings per hour and short hops.
The middle Global 7500 flies 2.6 hours for every landing. One in twenty lands every 1.5 hours or sooner, the most cycles for its time.
Middle half 2.1–3.0 : 1Harder end: 5% at 1.5 : 1 or lessEasier end: 5% at 4.0 : 1 or more
Middle half 28–44%Harder end: 5% at 62% or moreEasier end: 5% at 15% or less
Middle half 407–799 nmLowest 5%: 164 nm or lessHighest 5%: 1,252 nm or more
Context, not graded: the tint marks the harder and easier end of the fleet.
Spread of trip lengths
All 97 Global 7500sThe data behind it
Every measure for the 97 North America Global 7500s, 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026.| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Hours per landing Each aircraft’s average flight hours per landing | 2.6 : 1 | 2.1–3.0 : 1 |
| Short hops Share of legs under 300 nm | 34% | 28–44% |
| Leg length Median leg | 613 nm | 407–799 nm |
Corrosion
What the air around it does overnight: salt, damp and freeze–thaw.
The middle Global 7500 spends 6% of its nights within 2 km of the coast. One in twenty spends 26% or more of them there.
Middle half 3–12%Harder end: 5% at 26% or moreEasier end: 5% under 1%
Middle half 6.7–8.7 hHarder end: 5% at 10.8 h or moreEasier end: 5% at 4.5 h or less
Middle half 3–15%Harder end: 5% at 23% or moreEasier end: 5% under 1%
Context, not graded: the tint marks the harder and easier end of the fleet.
Salt air across the fleet
85 Global 7500sThe data behind it
Every measure for the 85 of the 97 North America Global 7500s with enough nights at known fields, 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026 (3 on their record since 1 Jan 2025: too few in the 12 months).| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Salt air Nights within 2 km of the coast | 6% | 3–12% |
| Near the coast Nights within 10 km of the coast | 44% | 17–63% |
| Damp air Hours a day at 80% humidity or more, above freezing | 7.6 h | 6.7–8.7 h |
| Freeze–thaw Nights that froze and thawed within the day | 7% | 3–15% |
| Moisture in the air Average absolute humidity overnight | 9.1 g/m³ | 8.3–10.2 g/m³ |
Engines and brakes
What departures ask of engines, brakes and tires: heat and height, and runway length.
The middle Global 7500 leaves from a short runway on 36% of its departures. One in twenty does on 68% or more.
Middle half 30–49%Harder end: 5% at 68% or moreEasier end: 5% at 13% or less
Middle half 1–6%Harder end: 5% at 15% or moreEasier end: 5% at 0%
Middle half 794–1,265 ftHarder end: 5% at 2,237 ft or moreEasier end: 5% at 94 ft or less
Context, not graded: the tint marks the harder and easier end of the fleet.
Runway margin at departure
10,318 departuresThe data behind it
Every measure for the 96 of the 97 North America Global 7500s with enough departures we could assess, 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026 (1 on their record since 1 Jan 2025: too few in the 12 months).| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Short runways Departures where the longest runway was under 1.25× the takeoff distance | 36% | 30–49% |
| Hot, high takeoffs Departures at 5,000 ft density altitude or more | 3% | 1–6% |
| Density altitude Typical density altitude at takeoff | 1,043 ft | 794–1,265 ft |
Utilization
How steadily the fleet is used: flights, flying days and estimated hours.
The middle Global 7500 made 9 flights a month. The busiest 5% made 20 or more, the quietest 4 or fewer.
Middle half 7.1–14.9Harder end: 5% at 20.5 or moreEasier end: 5% at 4.1 or less
Middle half 5.3–10.0Harder end: 5% at 13.4 or moreEasier end: 5% at 3.1 or less
Middle half 195–472 hHarder end: 5% at ≈607 h or moreEasier end: 5% at ≈125 h or less
Context, not graded: the tint marks the harder and easier end of the fleet.
Month by month
12 monthsMedian flights per aircraft that flew that month · darker bar is the busiest month, October 2025
The data behind it
Every measure for the 90 of the 97 North America Global 7500s with at least 40% of their flights tracked, 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026.| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Flights a month In the months it flew | 9.1 | 7.1–14.9 |
| Days flown a month Days with at least one flight | 6.5 | 5.3–10.0 |
| Estimated hours a year From time in the air | ≈280 h | 195–472 h |
Buying, selling or financing a Global 7500?
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Where Global 7500s are based and fly
Teterboro is home to more Global 7500s than any other field, 12 of the 58 with a home base.
Teterboro–Van Nuys is the busiest route: 140 flights by 31 different aircraft.
Where Global 7500s are based
| Field | Share | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Teterboro | 12 | |
| Bradley | 4 | |
| Van Nuys | 4 | |
| Vancouver | 2 | |
| Toronto Pearson | 2 | |
| Camarillo | 2 |
Busiest Global 7500 routes
| Between | Flights |
|---|---|
| Teterboro ⇄ Van Nuys | 140 flights |
| Palm Beach ⇄ Teterboro | 94 |
| Washington Dulles ⇄ Teterboro | 88 |
| Toronto Pearson ⇄ Teterboro | 75 |
| Bradley ⇄ Teterboro | 70 |
| McCarran ⇄ Van Nuys | 65 |
Longest Global 7500 flights
| Between | Distance · time |
|---|---|
| Fort Magsaysay → The Francis S Gabreski | 7,343 nm · 15 h 51 min |
| Adelaide → Los Angeles | 7,100 nm · 15 h 35 min |
| Sacramento → Abu Dhabi Bateen | 7,011 nm · 16 h 21 min |
| Duluth → Jomo Kenyatta | 7,003 nm · 14 h 01 min |
| Hong Kong → Tweed-New Haven | 6,971 nm · 15 h 56 min |
Busiest Global 7500s this year
The busiest Global 7500 made 28 flights a month, three times the middle aircraft.
Even the tenth on this list made 18.
Ranked by flights a month · updated monthly
| # | Tail | Flights a month | Estimated hours a year | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C-GPFI | 28 | 389 h | Check this tail → |
| 2 | N7509 | 27 | 736 h | Check this tail → |
| 3 | N7508 | 24 | 563 h | Check this tail → |
| 4 | N187QS | 21 | 586 h | Check this tail → |
| 5 | N191QS | 21 | 579 h | Check this tail → |
| 6 | N192QS | 20 | 655 h | Check this tail → |
| 7 | N180QS | 20 | 620 h | Check this tail → |
| 8 | N186QS | 19 | 630 h | Check this tail → |
| 9 | N729VS | 18 | 448 h | Check this tail → |
| 10 | N182QS | 18 | 546 h | Check this tail → |
Global 7500 vs other aircraft of its size
Medians for each North America fleet, same window and method.
Of the 5 types in its size group, it flies most often.
| Type | Tracked | Flights a month | Hours a year | Median leg | Hours per landing | Short hops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Global 7500 | 97 | 9.1 | 280 h | 613 nm | 2.6 : 1 | 34% |
| Gulfstream GV/G550 | 445 | 6.3 | 168 h | 647 nm | 2.2 : 1 | 30% |
| Gulfstream G650/G650ER | 314 | 6.7 | 199 h | 654 nm | 2.5 : 1 | 30% |
| Bombardier Global 6000/6500 | 261 | 6.3 | 187 h | 658 nm | 2.5 : 1 | 31% |
| Dassault Falcon 7X | 126 | 7.3 | 173 h | 614 nm | 2.1 : 1 | 28% |
Do older Global 7500s fly differently?
Age makes little difference: by year built, the median Global 7500 in each band flew between 282 and 301 estimated hours a year.
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| Serial block | Built | Tracked | Hours a year | Median leg | Short hops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70008–70106 | 2019–21 | 23 | 301 h | 748 nm | 29% |
| 70116–70249 | 2022–25 | 51 | 282 h | 563 nm | 35% |
US-registered aircraft only: the FAA registry gives serial number and year of manufacture for 74 of the 97 we track. Built = year of manufacture. Avionics upgrades are fitted by modification and the registry doesn’t show them, so check an aircraft’s records.
Global 7500 on paper
Certified figures come from the type certificate data sheet; the rest are the manufacturer’s.
| Measure | Global 7500 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum takeoff weight (certified) | 114,850 lb | UK CAA TCDS UK.TC.A.00037 Issue 7, p.30 |
| Maximum ramp weight (certified) | 115,100 lb | UK CAA TCDS UK.TC.A.00037 Issue 7, p.30 |
| Range (manufacturer) | ≈ 7,700 nm | Manufacturer (archived spec page, 9 Jul 2025) |
| Takeoff distance (manufacturer) | 5,760 ft | Manufacturer (archived spec page, 9 Jul 2025) |
| Passengers | Up to 19 certified | UK CAA TCDS UK.TC.A.00037 Issue 7, p.32 |
| High-speed cruise (manufacturer) | Mach 0.90 | Manufacturer (archived spec page, 9 Jul 2025) |
| Length (manufacturer) | 111 ft | Manufacturer (archived spec page, 9 Jul 2025) |
| Wingspan (manufacturer) | 104 ft | Manufacturer (archived spec page, 9 Jul 2025) |
| Height (manufacturer) | 27 ft | Manufacturer (archived spec page, 9 Jul 2025) |
Chartering a Global 7500
39 of the 97 North America Global 7500s we track are on our charter list (40%).
Charter aircraft flew a median 473 estimated hours a year on 14 flights a month; the rest flew 225 hours on 8.
Where charter Global 7500s are based
| Field | Share | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Teterboro | 3 | |
| Vancouver | 1 | |
| King | 1 | |
| Charlotte Douglas | 1 | |
| University of Illinois Willard | 1 | |
| Dallas Love | 1 |
Charter status is our own list, built from FAA records and public listings of charter aircraft. No charter rates: prices depend on the operator and the trip. Check a specific aircraft’s record with its tail number before you book.
Global 7500 questions
How many hours a year does a Global 7500 fly?
The median North America Global 7500 flies about 280 estimated hours a year; the middle half sits between 195 and 472. About 1 in 20 flies more than 607.
How often does a Global 7500 fly?
9 flights a month on 7 flying days at the median. About 1 in 20 makes more than 20 flights a month.
How long is a typical Global 7500 flight?
The median leg is 613 nm. About 1 in 20 aircraft average more than 1,252 nm a leg.
How often do Global 7500 aircraft use short runways?
At the median, 36% of departures are from fields whose longest runway is under 1.25 times the type’s takeoff distance. About 1 in 20 keep it to 13% or less.
Is a high-hours Global 7500 a bad buy?
Not by itself. High hours on long legs are gentler on the structure than the same hours on short hops. Look at hours per landing and short-hop share alongside hours.
Can a Global 7500 fly across the Atlantic?
Yes. The manufacturer quotes 7,700 nm. In our tracking window, 88 of the 97 North America aircraft flew 992 nonstop crossings between the Americas and Europe or Africa. The busiest were Teterboro–Paris-Le Bourget (49 flights), Luton–Teterboro (40 flights), Teterboro–Nice Cote d'Azur (15 flights).
Where are most Global 7500 aircraft based?
In North America, Teterboro is home to the most, followed by Bradley and Van Nuys. A base is the field an aircraft touches on most of its flying days, month after month.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Bombardier Global 7500 fleet statistics.” Data to 31 July 2026. theaircraftledger.com/aircraft/bombardier/global-7500
Method: Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft with most departures in North America and at least 20 tracked flights in the latest twelve full months. Flight measures, bases, routes and rankings use ADS-B tracking 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026; corrosion and engines-and-brakes exposure use the same twelve months, or an aircraft’s record since 1 Jan 2025 when it had too few nights or departures in them. Estimated hours from time in the air. Tracking misses some flights, so counts and hours are minimums. ADS-B coverage grew over the window, so we don’t compare one year with the last. Tracking can’t tell one variant from another; the variant split, the busiest table’s variants and the age table use the FAA registry, so they cover US-registered aircraft only. We assume the longest runway at each field, so short-runway figures are conservative. Corrosion measures cover the aircraft we can place on enough nights. Charter status is our own list, built from FAA records and public listings of charter aircraft. About our data