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BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 6500
Bombardier Global 6500 for sale: The 2019 Range Revolution
The Pearl Engine Upgrade That Extended Everything
Bombardier announced the Global 6500 in May 2018, alongside the Global 5500. The aircraft entered service in October 2019 after Transport Canada certification. It was developed as an updated Global 6000 with a redesigned wing, a new Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engine and a heavily revised cabin.
The published range moved from 6,000 nm on the Global 6000 to 6,600 nm on the Global 6500. That is a 600 nm increase, or 10 percent.
The result is a twin - engine jet that sits firmly in the large - cabin, intercontinental class.
The published range moved from 6,000 nm on the Global 6000 to 6,600 nm on the Global 6500. That is a 600 nm increase, or 10 percent.
The result is a twin - engine jet that sits firmly in the large - cabin, intercontinental class.
Specifications That Push Boundaries
- Range: 12,223 km (6,600 nm): Sydney to Los Angeles, Dubai to New York.
- Speed: Mach 0.90 maximum, Mach 0.85 - 0.88 cruise.
- Maximum operating altitude: 51,000 ft.
- Maximum takeoff weight: 99,500 lb, or 45,132 kg.
- Capacity: up to 17 passengers in the redesigned cabin.
- Cabin: width: 7 ft 11 in. / height: 6 ft 2 in. / length: 43 ft 3 in.
- Two Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines, rated at 15,125 lbf each.
- Fuel burn: 460 gallons per hour — remarkable for the range.
Three Things Worth Knowing
- The 6500 did not start with a clean sheet:
- The engine choice is part of the value story:
- The cabin is wider than many buyers expect:
Bombardier Global 6500 Competitors
Gulfstream G600 for sale / Range: 6,600 nm / Passengers: Up to 19.
This is probably the closest direct comparison. The G600 has the same published maximum range and a similar large-cabin mission, while its cabin is longer at 53 ft 7 in of total interior length. It also uses Gulfstream's Symmetry Flight Deck and Pratt & Whitney PW815GA engines.
The choice comes down to cabin layout, avionics, payload and the individual aircraft. The Global 6500 has a wider cabin in published comparisons, while the G600 gives you more cabin length.
Dassault Falcon 8X for sale / Range: 6,450 nm / Passengers: 12 to 16.
The Falcon 8X comes close on range but uses three Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D engines. Dassault also designed it with strong short-field capability. Its published takeoff distance is 5,880 ft.
For an owner who values runway flexibility and lower published operating costs, the 8X deserves a serious look. The Global 6500 has a little more published range and a wider cabin.
Gulfstream G500 for sale / Range: 5,300 nm / Passengers: Up to 19.
The G500 is the shorter-range option here. Its published range is 5,300 nm, with a high-speed cruise range of 4,500 nm at Mach 0.90.
That makes it a better fit when the mission rarely pushes beyond 5,000 nm. If the routes regularly become intercontinental, the Global 6500 gives the buyer another 1,300 nm of published range.
Gulfstream G700 for sale / Range: 7,750 nm / Passengers: Up to 19.
The G700 moves into a larger class. Its cabin is 63 ft 8 in long in total interior length and 8 ft 2 in wide, with up to five living areas. Published range is 7,750 nm at Mach 0.85 with eight passengers, four crew and NBAA IFR reserves.
If the mission really needs the extra range and cabin volume, the G700 wins the argument. If most trips fall inside the Global 6500 envelope, buying the larger aircraft may add capability you rarely use.
Dassault Falcon 10X for sale / Range: 7,500 nm / Passengers: Up to 19.
The Falcon 10X is a newer-generation aircraft with a much larger cabin. Dassault lists a 7,500 nm range, Mach 0.925 maximum operating speed and a cabin 9 ft 1 in wide and 6 ft 8 in high.
It is an important future comparison, but it is not the same acquisition proposition as a Global 6500 today. Dassault began its two-year certification programme after the 10X first flight in June 2026.
This is probably the closest direct comparison. The G600 has the same published maximum range and a similar large-cabin mission, while its cabin is longer at 53 ft 7 in of total interior length. It also uses Gulfstream's Symmetry Flight Deck and Pratt & Whitney PW815GA engines.
The choice comes down to cabin layout, avionics, payload and the individual aircraft. The Global 6500 has a wider cabin in published comparisons, while the G600 gives you more cabin length.
Dassault Falcon 8X for sale / Range: 6,450 nm / Passengers: 12 to 16.
The Falcon 8X comes close on range but uses three Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D engines. Dassault also designed it with strong short-field capability. Its published takeoff distance is 5,880 ft.
For an owner who values runway flexibility and lower published operating costs, the 8X deserves a serious look. The Global 6500 has a little more published range and a wider cabin.
Gulfstream G500 for sale / Range: 5,300 nm / Passengers: Up to 19.
The G500 is the shorter-range option here. Its published range is 5,300 nm, with a high-speed cruise range of 4,500 nm at Mach 0.90.
That makes it a better fit when the mission rarely pushes beyond 5,000 nm. If the routes regularly become intercontinental, the Global 6500 gives the buyer another 1,300 nm of published range.
Gulfstream G700 for sale / Range: 7,750 nm / Passengers: Up to 19.
The G700 moves into a larger class. Its cabin is 63 ft 8 in long in total interior length and 8 ft 2 in wide, with up to five living areas. Published range is 7,750 nm at Mach 0.85 with eight passengers, four crew and NBAA IFR reserves.
If the mission really needs the extra range and cabin volume, the G700 wins the argument. If most trips fall inside the Global 6500 envelope, buying the larger aircraft may add capability you rarely use.
Dassault Falcon 10X for sale / Range: 7,500 nm / Passengers: Up to 19.
The Falcon 10X is a newer-generation aircraft with a much larger cabin. Dassault lists a 7,500 nm range, Mach 0.925 maximum operating speed and a cabin 9 ft 1 in wide and 6 ft 8 in high.
It is an important future comparison, but it is not the same acquisition proposition as a Global 6500 today. Dassault began its two-year certification programme after the 10X first flight in June 2026.
Where This Aircraft Makes Sense
The Global 6500 is built for owners who regularly cross oceans and want a large cabin without stepping into the larger Global 7500, G700 or G800 class.
Take Dubai to New York as the example. The city pair is close to the aircraft's published maximum range, so the headline 6,600 nm figure needs to be treated as a planning reference, not a promise that every payload and wind condition will work. Winds, routing, reserves and passenger load all matter.
Shorter intercontinental missions are more comfortable territory. Europe to the Middle East, North America to Europe and many Asia-Europe routes fit the aircraft's basic design purpose.
For an owner flying eight to twelve passengers on long trips, the cabin becomes part of the decision. If most flights are two hours with four passengers, the Global 6500 is probably more airplane than the mission requires.
Take Dubai to New York as the example. The city pair is close to the aircraft's published maximum range, so the headline 6,600 nm figure needs to be treated as a planning reference, not a promise that every payload and wind condition will work. Winds, routing, reserves and passenger load all matter.
Shorter intercontinental missions are more comfortable territory. Europe to the Middle East, North America to Europe and many Asia-Europe routes fit the aircraft's basic design purpose.
For an owner flying eight to twelve passengers on long trips, the cabin becomes part of the decision. If most flights are two hours with four passengers, the Global 6500 is probably more airplane than the mission requires.
The Verdict
The Global 6500 is at its best when the owner wants a genuinely large cabin, two engines and around 6,600 nm of published range without moving into the much larger Global 7500, G700 or G800 category.
Its strongest competitive point is the balance. The Pearl 15 engines, revised wing, wide cabin and 6,600 nm range give it a useful position between the shorter-range large-cabin jets and the newest ultra-long-range flagships.
Looking for a Global 6500 for Sale?
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Its strongest competitive point is the balance. The Pearl 15 engines, revised wing, wide cabin and 6,600 nm range give it a useful position between the shorter-range large-cabin jets and the newest ultra-long-range flagships.
Looking for a Global 6500 for Sale?
Give us the mission first:
- How many passengers?
- Which routes?
- How much range do you need?
- What year or configuration do you prefer?
- What are your requirements for engines, maintenance and avionics?
- Where will the aircraft be registered and operated?
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Note: Seats (max) indicates maximum seating capacity; actual seating may vary by aircraft configuration. Range is indicative and may vary depending on configuration, payload, weather, operating conditions and other factors. Price ranges reflect current market asking prices and are provided for reference only. Actual prices may vary depending on the specific aircraft, condition, configuration, maintenance status and market conditions.
FAQ | Bombardier Global 6500
Q:
Is a Global 6500 actually available right now, or are you just showing me the model?
Support:
That's a fair question. Aircraft like the Global 6500 can sell quickly, and a listing you see today may be gone tomorrow. We don't want to show you an aircraft that is no longer available. Tell us what you need, where you fly, and when you want to buy. We will check both the public market and our private network and come back with aircraft that are actually worth considering, including the 6500 or a comparable alternative.
Q:
Global 6500 or Gulfstream G600? Which one makes more sense for me?
Support:
Both offer a published range of around 6,600 nm, but they are quite different aircraft.
The G600 gives you a longer cabin at 53 ft 7 in, compared with 43 ft 3 in in the Global 6500. The Global 6500, however, offers a wider cabin and strong baggage capacity.
So there isn't a simple winner. If you regularly carry a larger group, spend long hours onboard, or need more cabin space, the G600 may deserve a closer look. If cabin width, baggage and the overall Global cabin experience matter more, the 6500 may be the better fit.
The right choice starts with your actual routes and how you use the aircraft, not the brochure.
The G600 gives you a longer cabin at 53 ft 7 in, compared with 43 ft 3 in in the Global 6500. The Global 6500, however, offers a wider cabin and strong baggage capacity.
So there isn't a simple winner. If you regularly carry a larger group, spend long hours onboard, or need more cabin space, the G600 may deserve a closer look. If cabin width, baggage and the overall Global cabin experience matter more, the 6500 may be the better fit.
The right choice starts with your actual routes and how you use the aircraft, not the brochure.
Q:
What's the real difference between the Global 6500 and the Global 6000 it replaced?
Support:
They share the same basic BD-700 family, but the Global 6500 is not simply a Global 6000 with a new name.
Bombardier introduced a redesigned wing, new Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines and a completely reworked cabin. Published range increased from 6,000 nm to 6,600 nm.
But here's the more important question: will you actually use that extra range?
If your regular missions are already well within Global 6000 capability, the difference may not justify paying more. If you frequently operate longer routes, the additional range, newer engines and newer-generation cabin can make a real difference.
Bombardier introduced a redesigned wing, new Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines and a completely reworked cabin. Published range increased from 6,000 nm to 6,600 nm.
But here's the more important question: will you actually use that extra range?
If your regular missions are already well within Global 6000 capability, the difference may not justify paying more. If you frequently operate longer routes, the additional range, newer engines and newer-generation cabin can make a real difference.
Q:
What actually happens during a pre-purchase inspection, and how long does it take?
Support:
This is where buying a private jet gets serious.
For a Global 6500, a proper pre-purchase inspection can take roughly one to two weeks, depending on the aircraft and the scope of the inspection.
The process normally covers the airframe, engines, avionics, maintenance status and technical records. We also go through the aircraft's logbooks and history in detail.
That paperwork matters. A jet can look perfect on the ramp and still have issues that only become visible when you examine its records properly.
Our job is to find those issues before you become the owner.
For a Global 6500, a proper pre-purchase inspection can take roughly one to two weeks, depending on the aircraft and the scope of the inspection.
The process normally covers the airframe, engines, avionics, maintenance status and technical records. We also go through the aircraft's logbooks and history in detail.
That paperwork matters. A jet can look perfect on the ramp and still have issues that only become visible when you examine its records properly.
Our job is to find those issues before you become the owner.
Q:
Can I finance or lease a Global 6500, or do I need to pay cash?
Support:
You don't necessarily need to pay cash.
Aircraft financing and leasing are both used in this market. The right structure depends on how often you fly, how long you expect to keep the aircraft, where it will be registered and your wider financial and tax situation.
It is worth discussing the financing structure early. Otherwise, you can spend weeks looking for the perfect aircraft and only later discover that the preferred transaction structure does not work.
A short conversation at the beginning can save a lot of time later.
Aircraft financing and leasing are both used in this market. The right structure depends on how often you fly, how long you expect to keep the aircraft, where it will be registered and your wider financial and tax situation.
It is worth discussing the financing structure early. Otherwise, you can spend weeks looking for the perfect aircraft and only later discover that the preferred transaction structure does not work.
A short conversation at the beginning can save a lot of time later.
Q:
Where should I register the aircraft? Does it really matter?
Support:
Yes. More than many first-time buyers expect.
The registration affects how the aircraft is owned, financed, operated and maintained. It can also have implications for future resale and where the aircraft can operate efficiently.
N-reg, Isle of Man, San Marino and other jurisdictions can each make sense in different circumstances.
There is no universally "best" registration. The right choice depends on the owner, operating pattern, ownership structure and intended use of the aircraft.
That's why we prefer to discuss registration before selecting the aircraft, rather than trying to solve it at closing.
The registration affects how the aircraft is owned, financed, operated and maintained. It can also have implications for future resale and where the aircraft can operate efficiently.
N-reg, Isle of Man, San Marino and other jurisdictions can each make sense in different circumstances.
There is no universally "best" registration. The right choice depends on the owner, operating pattern, ownership structure and intended use of the aircraft.
That's why we prefer to discuss registration before selecting the aircraft, rather than trying to solve it at closing.
Q:
Realistically, how long does it take to buy a Global 6500?
Support:
If the right aircraft is already on the market, a realistic timeframe is often around three to six months from initial selection to closing.
That includes aircraft selection, negotiations, pre-purchase inspection, technical and records review, documentation and closing.
If we are looking for a specific configuration, a low-time aircraft or an off-market opportunity, it can take longer.
The important thing is not to rush the wrong aircraft just because it is available today. Finding the right aircraft usually matters more than being the fastest buyer.
That includes aircraft selection, negotiations, pre-purchase inspection, technical and records review, documentation and closing.
If we are looking for a specific configuration, a low-time aircraft or an off-market opportunity, it can take longer.
The important thing is not to rush the wrong aircraft just because it is available today. Finding the right aircraft usually matters more than being the fastest buyer.