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The Global Express is designed to fly long distances at high speed, the range is such that it can fly between any two points on the globe and need only one refueling stop, while it can fly nonstop between intercontinental destinations. Bombardier's Canadair division announced development of the Global Express in October 1991 at the annual NBAA conference in the USA. Officially launched on December 20 1993, it flew for the first time on October 13 1996, with Canadian certification awarded on July 31 1998 and US certification following in November that year. First customer deliveries are planned for first quarter of 1999.
The flight deck of the Global Express is equipped with a dual electronic flight information system (EFIS) with six 8in by 7in high-resolution CRT multifunction displays, a dual Rockwell Collins digital radio altimeter and standby airspeed altimeters, artificial horizon and heading indicator.
The avionics system is based on the Honeywell Primus 2000 XP II with triple digital air data computers, a Thales Avionics (formerly Sextante Avionique) automatic flight control system, a dual flight management system, a terrain collision avoidance system TCAS II with an electronic ground proximity warning system (EGPWS). Thales Avionics head-up flight display system (HFDS) has been certified for the Global Express. HFDS features a large (40°×26°) field of view and a holographic optical combiner
Thales Avionics Canada and CMC Electronics (formerly BAE Systems Canada) have developed the Bombardier enhanced vision system (BEVS) for the Global Express. The BEVS, which integrates a 40°×26° Thales head-up display (HUD) and CMC's SureSight infrared sensor, improves the pilot's situational awareness in low-visibility conditions and at night. The system received certification in September 2005 and is available as retrofit to the Global Express and as standard on the XRS. The Max-Vis EVS-1000 enhanced vision system is also available for the Global Express
The flight control systems were designed to be intuitive and easy to operate. Many systems require almost no input from the pilots. The Express’ cabin pressurization system, for example, automatically adjusts cabin pressure throughout the flight. The pilot merely has to enter the altitudes of the runways at the initial and final destinations. The cabin is rated to 10 psi, meaning it can maintain a sea level cabin while at an altitude of 26,500 feet. Engine startup is very simple, as is the fuel balance system, which automatically adjusts the fuel levels in the two wet wing tanks. Besides being easy to fly, the Global Express is very reliable. Most of its critical systems have two or three backup systems in place.
The 14.73m-long cabin is heated and air-conditioned. An Ultra Electronics active noise and vibration-cancellation system ensures quiet conditions in flight. The cabin can be laid out for 8 to 19 passengers. Customized interior layouts can include office, stateroom or conference-style areas. The baggage compartment at the rear of the cabin is accessible in flight. The port side door at the front of the cabin has airstairs.
The Global Express engines are equipped with BMW/Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 turbofans, which produce 14,750 pounds of thrust each on takeoff. The Global Express can climb to 37,000 feet in nineteen minutes. Its maximum certified flight ceiling is 51,000 feet, but it generally cruises around 42,000 feet which is well above most commercial and private jets. For long-distance flights, the Global Express can reach speeds of 488 knots, and reach 499 knots when cruising at high speed. The Global Express has the capability to fly at high speeds without minimizing the range. Its maximum range is 7,000 miles (6,100 nautical miles) at a speed of .85 Mach.
The Global Express provides for wide-range of travel options. With outstanding cabin size, range, and speed, other private business jets cannot hold-up to the level of performance of the Global Express.
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