Sir Elton Hercules John is a British singer, pianist, and songwriter who has had a lasting impact on his fans and on the industry in general. Elton John has sold over 300 million music records worldwide, making him one of the world’s best-selling music artists of all time. Elton John operates a luxury Bombardier
Global Express XRS, registration M-EDZE. The aircraft allows John and his entourage to travel in style across continents thanks to the flexibility and range of the Global Express XRS. The price of a new Global Express XRS is approximately $55 million.
- Stock Code
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BBDB
- Business Type
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Planemaker
- Date Founded
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July 10, 1942
- CEO
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Éric Martel
- Headquarters Location
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Dorval, Canada
The Global Express XRS is an improved version of the original Global Express with longer range, faster speed, and other improvements to the design. While the design was rebranded as the Global 6000 in 2011, the type is still operated by individuals and charter operators alike. The Global Express XRS is powered by two Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofan engines.
According to Private Jet Card Comparisons,
“The Bombardier Global Express XRS is an ultra-long-range private jet designed and manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace. The Global Express XRS was introduced in 2003 as the successor to the Global Express, the first-in-the-line. The XRS also features a more powerful engine, the Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20, which provides improved performance and efficiency. It offers an increased range of up to 6,190 nautical miles compared to the Global Express range of up to 6,000 nautical miles.”
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Elton John’s Bombardier Global Express XRS
Introduced in 2005, the Global Express XRS was Bombardier’s largest aircraft. With a capacity of up to 16 people in a seating configuration and eight in sleeping arrangement, the jet offers plenty of flight-accessible baggage space.
The extended range of the Global Express XRS allows Elton John and his guests to travel long distances, thanks to the aircraft’s range that is sufficient for flying nonstop for 10 to 12 hours. The Celebrity Private Jet Tracker shows that Elton’s jet was used at a range of European airports, most importantly Bournemouth Airport (BOH), England, Southampton Airport (SOU), England, Arlanda Airport (ARN), Stockholm, Sweden, Kastrup Airport (CPH), Copenhagen, Denmark, and Cote Azur Airport (NCE), Nice, France.
| Height | 24.7 ft |
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| Length | 99.3 ft |
| Overall Wingspan | 94.0 ft |
| Maximum Range | 6,050 NM |
| High-Speed Cruise | 510 mph |
| Long-Range Cruise | Mach 0.85 |
| Maximum Operating Mach Number (Mmo) | Mach 0.925 |
| Takeoff Distance (SL, ISA, MTOW) | 6,200 ft |
| Landing Distance | 2,200 ft |
| Initial Cruise Altitude | 41,000 ft |
| Maximum Cruise Altitude | 51,000 ft |
| Maximum Takeoff | 98,000 lb |
The Gulfstream G650’s cabin stands out, thanks to its height of over six feet and width of over seven feet. The spacious cabin has a lot to offer its passengers. Perelman’s G650 is equipped with luxury leather seats with ample recline, multi-purpose folding tables, designer fixtures, and other amenities. Passengers are sure to relax and enjoy themselves while catching up on the most important business meetings.
The Global Express XRS has one of the largest cabin areas with multiple customizable living rooms. The jet’s steep approach certification and formidable performance make it a highly popular jet among celebrities and executives. The Global XRS cabin offers enhanced soundproofing, making it one of the quietest cabins in its class. Enlarged cabin windows brings more light into the cabin while mood lighting enhances passengers experience and enables optimal comfort for travelers.
According to Air Charter Service Canada,
“Two Rolls-Royce BR710-A2-20 engines offer 14,750 lbs each of thrust, allowing for a maximum cruise speed of 924 km/h (Mach 0.89) and a long-range speed of up to 904 km/h. The XRS’s Honeywell Primus 2000XP avionics suite has better acoustical insulation than its predecessor, while the 6000’s Rockwell Collins ProLine Fusion system helps pilots manage, monitor and master flight automation.”
“An advanced wing design with winglets gives the aircraft an incredible combination of speed, range and short-field performance. In-flight entertainment is taken care of too, with some of the largest-in-class high definition TV monitors.”
Elton John’s Recent Jet Activity
The Celebrity Private Jet Tracker shows that Elton John utilized the jet only a handful of times in the last year. Most flights have been around Europe and the United Kingdom, ranging between two and three hours. A quick snapshot of those flights, along with flight distance and duration, is shown here.
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Date |
Origin Airport |
Arrival Airport |
Flight Details |
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03/26/2024 |
Bournemouth Airport (BOH), England |
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), Turkey Arnavutkoy, Turkey |
Bournemouth Airport (BOH), England was the origin for the last trip which needed 1,500 gallons of jet fuel, took approximately three hours and fifteen minutes, produced twenty metric tons of CO2 emissions and covered about 1,600 flight miles long. |
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02/16/2024 |
Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), England |
Bournemouth Airport (BOH), England |
Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), England was the starting point of the last inbound trip that used 722 gallons of jet fuel, produced nearly eight metric tons of pollution, lasted almost two hours and was ninety flight miles long. |
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08/23/2023 |
Southampton Airport (SOU), England |
Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), England |
Southampton Airport (SOU), England was the starting point of the previous trip which took thirty minutes, created three metric tons of pollution, used nearly 230 gallons of jet fuel and was sixty six flight miles long. |
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07/10/2023 |
Cote Azur Airport (NCE), Nice, France |
Southampton Airport (SOU), England |
Originating from Cote Azur Airport (NCE), Nice, France, the last incoming trip was 640 flight miles long, produced close to eight metric tons of CO2 pollution, lasted about one hour and thirty minutes and needed nearly 670 gallons of jet fuel. |
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07/08/2023 |
Arlanda Airport (ARN), Stockholm, Sweden |
Cote Azur Airport (NCE), Nice, France |
Starting from Arlanda Airport (ARN), Stockholm, Sweden, the previous trip flew around 1,200 flight miles, took close to two hours and fifteen minutes, required 1,045 gallons of jet fuel and emitted over ten metric tons of CO2 pollution. |
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07/06/2023 |
Kastrup Airport (CPH), Copenhagen, Denmark |
Arlanda Airport (ARN), Stockholm, Sweden |
Departing from Kastrup Airport (CPH), Copenhagen, Denmark, the last trip created five metric tons of CO2 emissions, covered 340 flight miles, used around 400 gallons of jet fuel and took about one hour. |
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07/06/2023 |
Arlanda Airport (ARN), Stockholm, Sweden |
Kastrup Airport (CPH), Copenhagen, Denmark |
Taking off from Arlanda Airport (ARN), Stockholm, Sweden, the prior incoming trip consumed 400 gallons of jet fuel, flew over 340 flight miles, took and 52 minutes and created more than 4 metric tons of carbon dioxide |
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07/05/2023 |
Kastrup Airport (CPH), Copenhagen, Denmark |
Arlanda Airport (ARN), Stockholm, Sweden |
Kastrup Airport (CPH), Copenhagen, Denmark, was the originating location of the last incoming trip which produced almost five metric tons of carbon dioxide, was over 340 flight miles long, needed close to 460 gallons of jet fuel and lasted more than one hour. |
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07/05/2023 |
Cote Azur Airport (NCE), Nice, France |
Kastrup Airport (CPH), Copenhagen, Denmark |
Starting at Cote Azur Airport (NCE), Nice, France, the last trip flew about 860 flight miles, lasted around 2 hours, consumed more than 790 gallons of jet fuel and created nearly 9 metric tons of emissions. |
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07/03/2023 |
Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland |
Cote Azur Airport (NCE), Nice, France |
Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland was the starting point for the prior trip that flew around 280 flight miles long, needed close to 500 gallons of jet fuel, took over 1 hour and created 7 metric tons of emissions. |
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07/01/2023 |
Cote Azur Airport (NCE), Nice, France |
Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland |
Cote Azur Airport (NCE), Nice, France, was the starting location of the prior inbound trip which lasted one hour and twelve minutes, required nearly 550 gallons of jet fuel, was 280 flight miles long and created close to six metric tons of pollution. |
A Diverse Mission Statement
Bombardier Aerospace states that the Global Express XRS is one of the most popular jets in the company’s portfolio. Whether it is business owners, corporate executives, charter companies, or government forces, the Global Express XRS offers the ultimate range, speed, and capabilities to perform its mission. A fleet of four modified Global aircraft from the Air Force’s Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program have collectively flown an impressive 100,000 hours since entering service.
These aircraft have regularly flown over 18 hours a day for months at a time, demonstrating the excellent dispatch reliability of the Global platform. According to the Vice President of Bombardier Specialized Aircraft, Steve Patrick,
“We are extremely proud of the outstanding reliability and performance of the Global aircraft platform as part of this elite assignment. This 100,000-flight-hour milestone is a testament to the aircrafts’ performance and endurance, clearly demonstrating that the Global platform excels in demanding situations.”
