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| Lift type | Fixed wing | ||
| Construction type | Factory-built | ||
| Control type | Piloted | ||
| Engine type | Turbofan | ||
| Application | Business | ||
| Final assembly | Toronto (Pearson) | ||
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Twin turbofan long range business jet. Includes Global 5000, 5500, 6000, 6500, 7000, 7500 and 8000 variants. Also, Saab GlobalEye and Swordfish based on Global 6000 and L3Harris' ARES ISR demonstrator hosted on the Bombardier Global 6000/6500.
| Variant | Launch/First flight | Production end | |
| Bombardier Global 5000 | 2001 / 2003 | Baseline variant with a capacity of up to 16 passengers. | |
| Bombardier Global 6000 | 2003 / 2005 | Improved version of Global Express, with increased speed and faster refuel capability. | |
| Bombardier Global 7500 | 2008 / 2016 | Long-range aircraft, with large cabin and transonic wing, used to be called Global 7000. | |
| Saab GlobalEye | 2015 / 2018 | Multi-role airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft based on Global 6500 (as of 2021), manufactured by Swedish company Saab. | |
| Saab Swordfish MPA | 2016 / | Maritime patrol aircraft with military weapons systems, based on Global 6000. | |
| Bombardier Global 5500 | 2018 / 2018 | Variant with upgraded engines and improved wing efficiency. | |
| Bombardier Global 6500 | 2018 / 2018 | Upgraded engine variant of Global 6000. | |
| Bombardier Global 8000 | 2022 / | Slightly supersonic development of Global G7500 program. |
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Other aircraft programs: Bombardier Challenger 300 series, Bombardier Challenger 650
| Design | Design Software (1) |
| Materials | Composites (4) Metals (2) |
| Components | Actuation (1) Electrical Components (2) Lighting (2) Mechanical Components (9) Passive Electronic Components (1) Sensors, Transducers & Detectors (2) Structural Components (11) Valves (4) Windows & Glass (1) |
| Airframe Systems | Airframe Assemblies (17) Cabin Interiors (8) Cargo Systems (1) Environmental Systems (4) Fluid Power (3) Landing Assemblies (5) Oxygen Systems & Equipment (1) Safety & Security Systems (2) Weapons Systems (1) |
| Avionics | Communications (Airborne) (6) Flight and Data Management (3) Imaging and Visual Systems (3) Indicators and Instruments (4) |
| Power Systems | Auxiliary Power (3) Batteries & Accessories (1) Electrical Power Systems (2) Engine Components (8) Engines (2) Fuel Systems (4) Power Transmission (1) |
| Production | Manufacturing Services (1) Production Equipment (1) Sheet Metal Processes (1) Surface Treatment (1) Tooling (1) |
| Testing | Test Equipment (2) |
| Aero Vodochody Aerospace a.s. | Analysis | Composite Manufacturing Services: Honeycomb panels (Global 7500) |
| EireComposites Teo. | Analysis | News | Carbon-reinforced Composites: Carbon fibre components |
| Fives Machining Systems, Inc. | Analysis | News | Composite Tape Lay-down: Charger composite tape laying system |
| Kanfit Ltd | Analysis | Composite Structures: Composite structural parts & assemblies (Global 5000) |
| Avior Integrated Products Inc. | Analysis | News | Metal & Alloy Fabrications: Machined & sheet metal details |
| Kanfit Ltd | Analysis | Metal & Alloy Fabrications: Sheet metal parts (Global 5000) |
| Collins Aerospace, Power & Controls Division | Analysis | News | Mechanical Actuators: Wing high-lift system (Global 7000 & 8000) |
| Latecoere Interconnection Systems | Analysis | Wire Harnesses: Electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) |
| Safran Electrical & Power Villemur | Analysis | Wire Harnesses: |
| Collins Aerospace, Interior Systems | Analysis | Aircraft Exterior Lighting Systems: LED lighting and AC outlets (Global 7500); Aircraft Interior Lighting Systems: LED lighting and AC outlets (Global 7500) |
| Collins Aerospace, Interiors, Lighting Systems | Analysis | Aircraft Exterior Lighting Systems: Nose gear landing light, taxi/landing lights, logo light, wing scan lights, external emergency light, service area lights, strobe lights, navigation lights, wing tip lenses & control units. ; Aircraft Interior Lighting Systems: Stair light, emergency dome light, inspection & service lights, cockpit reading light, avionics bay lights, instrument panel lights, power supplies & control units. LED window wash light, LED wardrobe light, galley dome light, mirror light, LED accent flexible light, floor mounted emergency lights, ordinance signs, reading & table lights, associated power supplies. |
| Arrowhead Products | Analysis | News | Manifolds & Ducts: Ducting system (Global 7000/7500/8000) |
| Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc. | Analysis | News | Ball Screw Assemblies: Horizontal stabilizer ball screw assemblies (Global 7000 & 8000) (for Parker Aerospace) |
| CanRep Inc. | Analysis | Vibration Isolators: Interior isolation mounts (Global Express) |
| Icon Aerospace Technology (was Icon Polymer Group) | Analysis | News | Rubber & Silicone Seals: Custom seals for wing trailing edge (through Triumph-Vought) (Global 7000 & 8000) |
| Kirkhill Inc. | Analysis | News | Exhaust Equipment: Inconel 625 exhaust mixer, Nimonic 75 exhaust cone, Titanium full core engine fairings, Titanium low pressure turbine fairing, Titanium turbine case cooling manifold assembly and stainless steel intercase fireshield for Pearl 15 engine on Global 5500/6500 |
| Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse | Analysis | News | Ice Protection/Prevention Equipment: Anti-ice systems (Global Express) |
| NORDAM Nacelles & Thrust Reverser Systems | Analysis | News | Manifolds & Ducts: Composite fixed fan duct for GE Passport 20 engine |
| RO-RA Aviation Systems GmbH | Analysis | Mechanical Fittings: Structural rods (wing-to-body faring) |
| Teledyne CML Composites | Analysis | Manifolds & Ducts: Air conditioning ducts |
| Vector Informatik GmbH | Analysis | Data Bus: Bus interface for CAN |
| Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Power Solutions | Analysis | Proximity Sensors: (Global Express) |
| Leonardo Airborne Systems UK | Analysis | Radar Detectors: Seaspray 7500E X-band maritime surveillance radar (GlobalEye/Swordfish MPA) |
| BAZ Airborne Components & Assemblies | Analysis | Aircraft Structural Components: Structural parts and assemblies for fuselage made from aluminium and steel |
| Composites Horizons LLC | Analysis | Ceramic Composite Structures: Ceramic matrix composie nozzle components for Passport 20 engine |
| Duke Manufacturing | Analysis | Metal & Alloy Castings: Bombardier Global Express |
| Figeac-Aero | Analysis | News | Aircraft Structural Components: Sheet metal parts and machined basic parts for center wing box of Bombardier's Global Express (for MHI Canada Aerospace Inc.) |
| Fleet Canada Inc. | Analysis | Metal Structures: Sheet metal details |
| GKN Aerospace Deutschland GmbH | Analysis | News | Aircraft Structural Components: Ailerons (Global 7000 /7500/8000) |
| Moyola Precision Engineering | Analysis | News | Precision Machined Parts: Machined metal components for winglet (for GKN) |
| SACS Aerospace GmbH (was SACS Boysen Aerospace Group) | Analysis | Precision Machined Parts: Global 7000 and 8000 |
| Secondo Mona SpA | Analysis | Aircraft Structural Components: Drag Brace assembly |
| STELIA Aerospace North America | Analysis | News | Aircraft Structural Components: Composite wheel bins (Global 7000 & 8000); Composite horizontal stabilizer parts |
| TITAL GmbH | Analysis | Metal & Alloy Castings: Aluminium & titanium investment castings (Global 5000) |
| GarKenyon Aerospace & Defense | Analysis | Hydraulic System Valves: Global 7000 & 8000 |
| Lee Products Ltd. | Analysis | Hydraulic System Valves: |
| The Lee Company | Analysis | Check Valves: ; Relief Valves: (Global 5000 and 6000); Hydraulic System Valves: (Global 5000 and 6000); Pressure Control Valves: |
| Woodward Aircraft Turbine Systems | Analysis | Valves: VSV actuators, buffer air valve on BR710 engine |
| GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems | Analysis | News | Windows: Cockpit & passenger cabin windows with CrystalVue II coating (Global 7000/7500/8000) |
| Airbus Atlantic Colomiers (Toulouse) (was STELIA Aerospace Toulouse) | Analysis | News | Fuselage Sections: Central fuselage section (Global 7000/7500/8000) |
| Bombardier Aerospace, Queretaro Factory | Analysis | News | Fuselage Sections: Rear fuselage (Global Express/7500) |
| Bombardier US Aerostructures | Analysis | News | Wings: Advanced wing (Global 7500) |
| Comtek Advanced Structures Ltd. | Analysis | News | Aircraft Flooring: Floor panels |
| Elbit Systems Cyclone Ltd | Analysis | Fairings: Underbelly fairings |
| FACC AG | Analysis | News | Radomes: ; Fairings: Wing-to-body fairings (Global 7500) |
| GKN Aerospace | Analysis | News | Winglets: Global 7000 & 8000; Aircraft Control Surfaces: Composite integrated rudder & elevator (Global 7000 & 8000) |
| Kaman Aerospace Aerostructures | Analysis | News | Aircraft Control Surfaces: Fixed leading edge assemblies (for Triumph-Vought) (Global 7000 & 8000) |
| Kaman Aerosystems | Analysis | News | Aircraft Control Surfaces: Metallic detail wing structure for G5000/6000 for MHI Canada Aerospace |
| L3Harris (was L3 MAS) | Analysis | News | Aircraft Doors: Overwing exit doors (Global 7000/7500/8000) (through Aerolia) |
| Latécoère | Analysis | News | Aircraft Doors: Over Wing Emergency Exit Door for Global 7000 (selected by STELIA Aerospace) |
| Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse | Analysis | News | Bleed Air Systems: Bleed air systems (Global Express) |
| Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation | Analysis | Wings: Wing (Global Express); Fuselage Sections: Centre fuselage (Global Express) |
| Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Canada Aerospace (MHICA) | Analysis | News | Fuselage Sections: Global 5500/6500 centre fuselage section; Wings: Global 5500/6500 wings |
| Parker Aerospace, Control Systems Division | Analysis | Fly-by-Wire Systems: Fly-by-wire flight control technology (Global 7000/7500/8000) |
| Spirit AeroSystems Belfast | Analysis | News | Fuselage Sections: Horizontal stabilizer & forward fuselage; Empennages: Tailcone; Fairings: Wing to fuselage fairings; Wing Flaps: Wing slats |
| Triumph Aerospace Structures - Technology & Engineering Center - Arlington | Analysis | News | Wings: High-speed transonic wing (Global 7000/7500/8000) |
| Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. | Analysis | News | Cabin Address Systems: LSA100 cabin PA amplifier. |
| Bucher Leichtbau AG | Analysis | News | Aircraft Interior Furniture: Tablet holders for Global 5000 and 6000 |
| Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division | Analysis | News | Inflight Entertainment: HD Venue cabin electronic system (Global 5000/6000); Cabin Management Systems: Venue Cabin Management System (for Global 5500 and Global 6500) |
| Collins Aerospace, Interiors, Lighting Systems | Analysis | Cabin Signage & Displays: Illuminated exit signs |
| F. List GmbH | Analysis | Aircraft Interiors: Shower unit (Global Express XRS) |
| Lufthansa Technik | Analysis | News | Cabin Management Systems: Nice Touch cabin management system (Global 7500) |
| MSB | Analysis | News | Cabinets: Cabinet design engineering services (Global 7500) |
| SACS Aerospace GmbH (was SACS Boysen Aerospace Group) | Analysis | Aircraft Interior Furniture: Global 7000 and 8000 |
| Davis Aircraft Products | Analysis | Cargo Systems: Safety tiedown and cargo control products |
| Apparatebau Gauting GmbH | Analysis | News | Waste Water Systems: Water & waste system (Global 7000/7500/000) |
| International Water-Guard Industries Inc. | Analysis | Water Purification Systems: NPS-A6 water treatment units (standard) (Global 5000, XRS & Express) |
| Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse | Analysis | News | Air Conditioning Equipment: Air conditioning systems (Global Express); Cabin Pressure Control Systems: Cabin pressure control systems (Global Express); Air Conditioning Equipment: Air management system (Global Express/7000/7500/8000) |
| Sofrance | Analysis | Air Filters: Avionic air filter (Global Express) |
| Parker Aerospace Hydraulic Systems | Analysis | Hydraulic Systems & Equipment: Hydraulics system (Global Express/7000/7500/8000) |
| PTI Technologies Inc. | Analysis | Hydraulic Filters: Hydraulic filter modules (Global 7500) |
| The Lee Company | Analysis | Hydraulic Filters: (Global 5000 and 6000); Hydraulic Systems Restrictors: (Global 5000 and 6000) |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Analysis | Tyres: Mainwheels and nosewheel tyres (Global Express) |
| Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH | Analysis | Aircraft Landing Gear: Nose landing gear shock strut for the Global Express |
| Parker Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation | Analysis | News | Aircraft Wheels: (Global 7000/7500/8000); Brake System Components: Braking system (Global 7000/7500/8000); brake temperature monitor (Global 7000); Tyre Pressure Monitors: Tyre pressure monitoring for the 7000 |
| Safran Landing Systems | Analysis | News | Aircraft Landing Gear: Landing gear (Global Express/5000/7500); main & nose landing gear system (Global 7000/8000) |
| Secondo Mona SpA | Analysis | Aircraft Landing Gear: Landing gear drag brace, door locks & up-locks |
| Intertechnique | Analysis | News | Oxygen Systems: (Global 7000/7500/8000) |
| Collins Aerospace, Sensors & Integrated Systems (Kidde) | Analysis | Fire Fighting/Detection Systems: Integrated aircraft fire detection and extinguishing system (Global Express) |
| Parker Meggitt Safety Systems | Analysis | News | Fire Fighting/Detection Systems: Integrated fire protection system (Global 7000 & 8000) |
| L3Harris (was L3 Mission Integration) | Analysis | News | Electronic Warfare Systems: U.S. Army Airborne Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare System (ARES) technology demonstrator |
| Air Informatics, LLC | Analysis | Airborne Communication Systems: For Global 5000/6000 variants. |
| Gogo Business Aviation | Analysis | Airborne Communication Systems: ATG 5000 high-speed wireless internet option |
| Honeywell Aerospace | Analysis | News | Airborne Communication Systems: JetWave ka-band satellite connectivity system |
| Rockwell Collins - ICG | Analysis | Airborne Communication Systems: Iridium Satcom systems; cordless telephone systems; retractor reel handsets |
| Rohde & Schwarz | Analysis | Airborne Communication Systems: (Swordfish MPA) |
| Viasat Inc. | Analysis | News | Airborne Communication Systems: Airborne internet communications terminal (Global 5000/6000); YonderService with VMT-1500 (Global Express) |
| Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division | Analysis | News | Avionics Management Systems: Pro Line Fusion avionics system (Global Express/5500/6500/7000/7500/8000); Pro Line 21 system (Global 6000); Automatic Flight Control Systems: Primary flight control computer (Global 7000/7500/8000) |
| GE Aviation Systems - Digital | Analysis | News | Health & Usage Monitoring: Smart Link Plus (health monitoring unit) |
| L3Harris (was L3 Aviation Recorders) | Analysis | News | Flight Recorders: FA5000 cockpit voice recorder & flight data recorder (Global 7000/7500/8000) |
| CMC Electronics Inc. | Analysis | News | Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS): SureSight CMA-2700 integrated sensor enhanced vision system (Global Express/5000/6000) |
| Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division | Analysis | News | Weather Mapping Radar: Pro Line 21 multi-scan full colour weather radar (Global 5000); MultiScan Threat Detection System weather warning radar (Global 7500); Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS): Combined vision system (CVS) for Global 5500 and 6500 |
| Teledyne FLIR (was FLIR Systems, Inc.) | Analysis | FLIR Systems: Star SAFIRE 380-HD (GlobalEye/Swordfish MPA) |
| Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division | Analysis | News | LCD Displays: Hi-res LCD displays (Global 5000); Head-Up Displays: HGS-6000 head up display (Global Express/5000/7500) |
| L3Harris (was L3 Aviation Products) | Analysis | News | Electronic Flight Instrument Systems: GH-3900 electronic standby instrument system (Global 7000/8000) |
| Rosen Aviation LLC | Analysis | LCD Displays: 24" 4K bulkhead (via Collins Aerospace) |
| Thales AVS France | Analysis | Head-Up Displays: Head-up-displays (Global Express XRS/5000) |
| Collins Aerospace, Power Systems | Analysis | News | Auxiliary Power Units: Global 7000 & 8000 |
| Honeywell Aerospace | Analysis | News | Auxiliary Power Units: RE220 GX (Global Express) |
| Safran Power Units | Analysis | News | Auxiliary Power Units: APS2(800) and SPU300(BA) APUs (Global 7000/7500/8000) |
| Securaplane Technologies, Inc. | Analysis | Lead Acid Batteries (Wet & Dry): XL245 sealed lead acid emergency battery system (Global Express) |
| Collins Aerospace, Electric Power Systems | Analysis | Airborne Electrical Power Supplies: Global 7000 & 8000; Power Distribution Equipment: Variable frequency systems for the Global 7000/8000 |
| Safran Electrical & Power HQ | Analysis | Generating Systems: AC generators for Global 5000 and 6000 |
| FACC AG | Analysis | News | Engine Parts: Bypass ducts for Pearl 15 (Global 5500 and Global 6500) |
| IHI Corporation | Analysis | News | Engine Parts: Passport engine low-pressure turbine module, aerodrive systems, fan hub frame & aft fan case. |
| Middle River Aerostructure Systems (MRAS) | Analysis | News | Nacelles: For GE Passport powering the Global 7500. In conjunction with Safran Nacelles. |
| Nexcelle | Analysis | News | Nacelles: Nacelle (Global 7000/7500/8000); Thrust Reversers: Thrust reverser (Global 7000/7500/8000) |
| Safran Aero Boosters | Analysis | News | Engine Parts: Passport engine booster module & heat exchangers |
| Safran Nacelles Le Havre | Analysis | News | Thrust Reversers: Two-door thrust reverser on BR710 engine |
| Spirit AeroSystems Belfast | Analysis | News | Nacelles: Engine nacelles |
| Triumph Integrated Systems - Electronics & Control - West Hartford | Analysis | Full Authority Digital Controls: FADEC (Global Express XRS & Global 5000) |
| GE Aerospace Engines | Analysis | News | Turbofan Engines: (GE Passport - Bombardier Global 7500 - GE Passport; Bombardier Global 8000 - GE Passport ) |
| Rolls-Royce Deutschland | Analysis | News | Turbofan Engines: (BR700-710 - Bombardier Global 5000 - BR700-710A2-20; Bombardier Global 6000 - BR700-710A2-20 - ) |
| Intertechnique | Analysis | News | Fuel Tanks & Systems: Fuel system, fuel inerting system (Global 7000/7500/8000) |
| Pacific Design Technologies, Inc. (PDT) | Analysis | Fuel Pumps: PDT Model 6001 pump |
| Sofrance | Analysis | Oil Filters: Oil strainer for BR710 (Global Express) |
| Woodward Aircraft Turbine Systems | Analysis | Fuel Meters: Fuel metering unit |
| Safran Transmission Systems | Analysis | Gearboxes: Accessory gearbox for BR710 engine |
| Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Canada Aerospace (MHICA) | Analysis | News | Final Assembly: Bombardier Global 5000/6000 fuselage assembly line |
| Safran Aero Boosters | Analysis | News | Lubricating Equipment: Passport engine lube tank & pump (through GE) |
| TIGHITCO Latin America | Analysis | News | Metal Bonding: Non-structural sheet metal assemblies for Global Express and Global 5500/6500 |
| MPC Industrial Products, Inc. | Analysis | Metal Finishing/Polishing: High gloss polished finish for flat sheet & formed parts |
| Ascent Aerospace North America | Analysis | News | Tooling: Turnkey tooling for wing manufacture (to Triumph-Vought) |
| Element Anaheim (was NTS Anaheim/HQ) | Analysis | Test Stands: Iron Bird test stands (Global 7000) |
| Vector Informatik GmbH | Analysis | Electric/Electronic Test Equipment: Oscilloscope for CAN busline voltage; Electronic Analysers: Software tool for LRU & network analysis; Electric/Electronic Test Equipment: Software tool for measurement & calibration |
