The Best (and Most Expensive) Executive Jet

Bombardier Global Express XRS Executive Jet

GLOBAL EXPRESS XRS
Crew (minimum/typical): 2-4
Passengers: up to 19
Range
Maximum range at M 0.85: 6,150 NM (±3%) 7,077 SM
11,389 km
Speed Mach kts mph km/h
High-speed cruise 0.89 513 590 950
Typical cruise speed 0.85 488 562 904

Detailed Technical Specifications

The Bombardier Global Express XRS corporate jet is, by any measure, the most luxurious and capable business jet ever built. This extraordinary aircraft flies faster, farther and in greater comfort and luxury than any other corporate jet. Here is Bombadier's description:

"Ready to fly with only 30 minutes warning, no other intercontinental business aircraft takes you faster, farther than the Bombardier Global Express XRS. Flying at altitudes of up to 51,000 ft (15,545 m), this high performance aircraft has exceptional range, carrying eight passengers and a crew of four 5,450 nautical miles nonstop at Mach 0.87, 6,150 nautical miles nonstop at Mach 0.85 and 6,500 nautical miles nonstop at Mach 0.82 — bridging Tokyo and New York, or Moscow and Los Angeles, nonstop. Superb, short-field capabilities allow access to the most challenging airfields, saving valuable executive hours and getting you even closer to your destination."

Price Tag: $48 million.

Who Owns a Bombadier Global Express XRS?

This, from Flightnest.com:

According to the London Free Press, Oprah will join Steve Spielberg and Bill Gates as Global Express owners.