Bombardier Global Express Acquisition, Maintenance, Operating Costs
✈️ Bombardier Global Express Acquisition Cost
Pre‑owned market price: approximately US$7.0 million to US$12 million depending on year, hours and condition.
Typical used purchase representative: ~$9.3 million.
🔧 Bombardier Global Express Operating Costs
Fixed Annual Costs (Based on ~200 flight hours/year):
Annual budget at ~200 hrs: ~ US$1,783,372
For ~400 hrs/year: ~ US$2,891,121
Variable Costs (Per Flight Hour, 300‑hr basis):
Fuel Consumption: ~535 gallons/hour
Fuel Cost (at ~$6.28/gal): ~$3,360/hour
Maintenance (5‑year average): ~$2,070/hour
Engine Program / Reserves: ~$1,870/hour
Total Variable Cost per Hour (300‑hr example): ~ US$7,299.80/hour
🛠️ Bombardier Global Express Maintenance & Parts Costs
Major maintenance and overhaul costs included in the maintenance/hour and engine program/hour figures above (≈ US$2,070/hr + US$1,870/hr in 300 hr basis)
Example: older estimate indicates ~$5,100‑$5,200 per hour variable cost and fixed ~US$1.1‑$1.2 million annually.
🛬 Airport & Handling Fees (Typical Ultra Long‑Range Jet Rates)
Landing, parking, FBO/handling and navigation fees are typically included in the “miscellaneous” portions of the fixed/variable cost structure.
📊 Annual Operating Cost Summary (300 hrs/year basis)
Fixed Costs: ~$1,032,021/year (300 hr example)
Variable Costs: 300 hrs × ~$7,299.80/hr ≈ US$2,189,940
Total Annual Operating Cost: ~ US$3,221,961/year
Approximate Cost Per Flight Hour (blended): ~ US$10,740/hr