The Bombardier BD-700 Global Express is a twin-engine ultra long range executive jet aircraft for
2 crewmembers and up to 19 passengers and 2 flight attendants. Development of the BD-700 started
late 1991 and the first prototype flew on 13 October 1996. On 31 July 1998, the Canadian certification
was granted and customer deliveries of the BD-700 started in 1999. The Bombardier BD-700 is designed to fly
long distances at high speed. The range of the Global Express is 11.390 km at a cruise speed of 904 km/h. The
Bombardier BD-700 Global Express is powered by two Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR-710A2-20 turbofans. Improved versions of the
BD-700 Global Express are the Global Express XRS and the Global 5000. The Global Express XRS has an higher cruise speed,
increased range, improved cabin layout and lighting. The Global 5000 a shortened version of the Global Express XRS. It
is built on the same production line and the two types' serial numbers are intermingled. The ICAO Aircraft Type
Designator for the Bombardier BD-700 Global Express is GLEX
On 5 March 2007, the 1999-built Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express s/n 9027 N305CC, operated by Carnival Cruise Lines, was seen at Groningen Airport Eelde (EHGG/GRQ).
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