Global Express XRS Heavy Jet Charter Guide
Global Express XRS at a glance
Charter a Global Express XRS ultra-long-range jet. Compare three-zone seating, 195-cu-ft baggage, 6,150-nm range and exact-tail amenities.
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Global Express XRS charter specifications and market context
- Aircraft class
- Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier Aerospace
- Category hourly planning range
- $11,500–$16,700 per billable hour
- Years manufactured
- 2005–2011 for Global Express XRS production
The Global Express XRS is a large-cabin, ultra-long-range jet selected for charter when travelers need three cabin zones, substantial internal baggage and long overwater or intercontinental planning capability. It predates the Global 6000 name and newer Vision flight deck, so the XRS designation should not be used to imply later avionics or cabin systems without inspecting the specific aircraft.
Why the Global Express XRS remains a charter consideration
Bombardier introduced the XRS as an enhanced Global Express in the mid-2000s, increasing range and improving operational flexibility while retaining the Global family's wide fuselage and Rolls-Royce power. The XRS production era ended as Bombardier transitioned the line to the Global 6000 name and cabin package around 2011–2012, leaving in-service aircraft whose avionics, completions and retrofit histories now vary considerably.
Overview and production sources: Bombardier / U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — Bombardier 2003 annual report — Challenger 300 and Global Express XRS program data.
Heavy / Long Range Jet category-level whole-aircraft planning range; not a live offer or a model-specific quote. Pricing was reviewed August 29, 2026 and the current planning policy is effective through November 30, 2026. Only a current written proposal confirms the aircraft, direct carrier, inclusions, conditional charges and total trip price.
Inside the Global Express XRS
The Bombardier reference cabin is approximately 48 feet 4 inches long, 8 feet 2 inches wide and 6 feet 3 inches high, with about 2,140 cubic feet of volume and roughly 195 cubic feet of in-flight-accessible baggage space. Typical thirteen- to sixteen-passenger layouts create club, conference/dining and private aft lounge zones, often with a crew-rest area, full galley and two lavatories; cabin windows and layered lighting support daytime comfort, while Wi-Fi, monitors, power, office equipment and sleeping positions remain completion- and tail-specific.
- Seat configuration
- Typically 13–16 in executive charter layouts; approved configurations can carry up to 19
- Cabin volume
- Approximately 2,140 cu ft
- Cabin dimensions
- Approximately 48 ft 4 in long × Approximately 8 ft 2 in wide × Approximately 6 ft 3 in high
- Baggage capacity
- Approximately 195 cu ft
The internal baggage compartment is accessible during flight; shelving, wardrobe allocation and loading limits vary by completion.
Cabin sources: Bombardier — Global Express XRS fact sheet.
Global Express XRS range, cruise speed and flight deck
The XRS manufacturer fact sheet cites approximately 6,150 nautical miles at Mach 0.85 with eight passengers, four crew and NBAA IFR reserves, and publishes Mach 0.89 or about 513 knots as a high-speed reference. Two Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 turbofans, Honeywell Primus 2000XP avionics and a swept low wing define the original platform; installed aerodynamic equipment requires exact-variant and tail-level confirmation, and actual nonstop capability depends on outfitting weight, payload, route, weather and reserve policy.
- Range reference
- Up to approximately 6,150 nm at Mach 0.85
- Bombardier reference with 8 passengers, 4 crew and NBAA IFR reserves under stated conditions; actual route capability varies.
- Cruise speed reference
- Approximately 488–513 KTAS at typical to high-speed cruise
- Bombardier XRS Mach 0.85 typical and published 513-knot high-speed references; not block speed.
- Engines and efficiency context
- Two Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 turbofans
- Installed engine standard, thrust setting, altitude, payload and cruise profile determine fuel burn; the model-level engine identity is not a trip fuel-consumption guarantee.
- Avionics
- Honeywell Primus 2000XP in the original configuration; HUD, enhanced vision, navigation and display upgrades vary by tail
- Aerodynamic design
- Swept low wing; installed aerodynamic equipment requires exact-variant and aircraft-level confirmation
Performance, engine and avionics sources: Bombardier — Global Express XRS fact sheet; Bombardier / U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — Bombardier 2003 annual report — Challenger 300 and Global Express XRS program data.
Is the Global Express XRS right for your charter?
The XRS can fit long overnight journeys for a team or family that needs generous living space, crew accommodation and access to luggage in flight. Jet Partners can compare a named XRS with later Global or Gulfstream alternatives, while the direct carrier confirms the operative cabin plan, avionics compliance, crew, runway analysis, fuel stop requirements, availability and final written quote.
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Confirm these details in writing
- Aircraft, cabin layout, passenger count and baggage fit.
- Named direct air carrier and available trip-specific safety information.
- Runway, payload, weather, routing and possible technical-stop limits.
- Total price, inclusions, conditional charges and cancellation terms.
The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the proposal retains operational control and makes the final flight-operational decisions.
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Global Express XRS technical sources
This editorial profile was reviewed August 28, 2026 against the manufacturer, regulator, operator-provided and other technical references identified below. Performance and cabin figures remain planning references; the proposed aircraft records and direct carrier control the accepted trip.
Some external technical or market references contain aircraft purchase values or operating-cost estimates. Those third-party figures are not Jet Partners charter quotes and are not reproduced on this page.
View reviewed references
Bombardier
Global Express XRS fact sheet
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for cabin, performance, engines, avionics.
Bombardier / U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Bombardier 2003 annual report — Challenger 300 and Global Express XRS program data
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for history, production, performance.
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