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Global 8000 and Falcon 6X extend Global Jet roster

August 3, 2026

Managing 75 aircraft across 35 aircraft types from its Swiss headquarters, Global Jet continues to evolve one of the most versatile fleets in business aviation. A Global 8000 and Falcon 6X are the latest recruits.

The expansive interior of the Global 8000.
Guests can arrive replenished.
Entertainment is of the highest quality.
The Falcon 6X is spacious and plush.

Global Jet continues to strengthen its position as a leading business aviation operator with the strategic expansion of its managed fleet and a renewed commitment to the principles that have defined the company for more than two decades: uncompromising service to aircraft owners, operational excellence and a safety culture built on continuous training.

The latest additions to the fleet, a Bombardier Global 8000, currently available for charter, and a Dassault Falcon 6X, which will soon join the charter fleet, represent far more than the arrival of two exceptional aircraft. They reflect Global Jet's ongoing strategy of positioning in the industry while preserving the bespoke management approach and operational standards that owners have come to expect.

Managing more than 75 aircraft across 35 different aircraft types from its Swiss headquarters, Global Jet continues to evolve one of the most versatile fleets in business aviation. The introduction of these next-generation aircraft reflects the company's commitment to offering owners and charter clients access to the latest technologies and capabilities while preserving the personalised management approach that distinguishes Global Jet in the marketplace.

“The addition of the Global 8000 and the Falcon 6X represents much more than fleet expansion. It reflects the confidence our clients place in Global Jet to manage and operate some of the world's most capable aircraft, while delivering the personalised service, operational expertise and uncompromising standards that have become the hallmark of our company,” says William Roux, vice president of aircraft management.

Available for charter, the Bombardier Global 8000 establishes a new benchmark for ultra-long-range business aviation. As Bombardier's flagship aircraft, it combines exceptional speed, range and passenger comfort, enabling nonstop connections between virtually any two major cities worldwide.

Designed to redefine the travel experience, the aircraft features four distinct living spaces, an advanced healthy cabin designed to enhance passenger wellbeing and the performance expected from the next generation of flagship business jets.

Recognised as one of the most technologically advanced aircraft in its category, the Falcon 6X combines remarkable fuel efficiency with one of the largest cabin cross-sections in business aviation. Its long-range capability, exceptional short-field performance and state-of-the-art flight deck provide operators with outstanding flexibility while offering passengers an unmatched level of comfort.

Together, these aircraft reinforce Global Jet's commitment to operating one of the industry's most modern and diverse managed fleets, ensuring every mission can be matched with the aircraft best suited to an owner's operational requirements.

For Global Jet, fleet expansion is measured not only by the number of aircraft under management, but by the company's ability to maintain the operational consistency, discretion and bespoke service expected by aircraft owners.

Every aircraft added to the fleet represents a long-term commitment to supporting owners throughout the entire lifecycle of their asset, from aircraft management and charter optimisation to maintenance oversight, regulatory compliance and operational support.

As new aircraft introduce increasingly sophisticated technologies and operational capabilities, Global Jet continues to invest equally in the expertise of the people responsible for operating them.

This philosophy is embodied in a principle shared across the organisation: Behind every Global Jet flight is a culture built on preparation. While passengers experience seamless journeys and refined service, operational excellence begins long before take-off.

At Global Jet, recurrent training is not regarded as a regulatory requirement but as a strategic investment in safety and operational performance. Every simulator session, emergency scenario, briefing and debriefing is designed to ensure that flight crews remain prepared to respond with confidence, precision and professionalism in every operational environment.

With more than 600 pilots operating across 35 aircraft types worldwide, Global Jet has developed one of business aviation's most comprehensive recurrent training programmes. Under the leadership of Olivier Zimmermann, the company's training philosophy extends well beyond regulatory compliance. Continuous development focuses not only on technical proficiency but also on the human factors that define exceptional aviation professionals, including crew resource management (CRM), decision-making under pressure, situational awareness, communication and leadership.

“Every new aircraft we introduce into the fleet is matched by an equally strong investment in our people,” comments Olivier Zimmermann, vice president crew and training. “Technology continues to evolve, but our commitment remains constant. Training is not an event, it is a continuous process that underpins every flight, every crew and every operation. At Global Jet, ‘Training Mode Is Always On’.”

Coordinating recurrent training across such a diverse fleet requires close collaboration with world-leading training organisations, including CAE, ensuring every pilot remains qualified, current and aligned with Global Jet's uncompromising operational standards.

As Global Jet continues to expand its managed fleet with the latest generation of business aircraft, its strategy remains clear: Investing in cutting-edge technology while strengthening the expertise of the professionals who operate it.

For aircraft owners, this means access to one of the world's most capable and diverse fleets, supported by a management company whose priorities remain firmly focused on safety, operational excellence and protecting the long-term value of every asset entrusted to its care.

For charter clients, it means access to the newest generation of business jets, operated by highly trained crews delivering the seamless experience for which Global Jet is recognised worldwide.

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