Bombardier is one of the world's largest manufacturers of private jets. The business segment was first formed in 1989 after Bombardier acquired Canadair, the developer of the Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ), in 1986. The company also acquired Learjet, Short Brothers, and de Havilland Canada to further develop its aviation-focused business segment. The company is responsible for developing several aviation projects, including the Bombardier C-Series, which was later sold to Airbus and became the Airbus A220 regional jet.
However, Bombardier is most known for its work in the private aviation side of the industry. The company produces the Challenger 600 series, which was originally developed by Canadair, alongside the Challenger 300 series. The company also currently produces the Global 5500 and Global 6500, upgraded variants in the Global Express series. However, Bombardier is best known for its production of the Global 7500. This aircraft dominates the ultra-long-range business jet class, as it has one of the furthest ranges in the class and is also the largest purpose-built business jet on the market. Let's take a closer look at some of the well-known operators of this private jet, as well as some of the features that have made this aircraft so popular in the industry.
5 Matt Damon's Bombardier Global 7500
Damon flies a 2019 Global 7500.
Global 7500 flying over snow-capped mountains.
Photo: Bombardier
Matt Damon is a legendary actor, film producer, and screenwriter. The Cambridge, Massachusetts-born actor has starred in several popular films after he left Harvard University to pursue a career in the film industry. This includes popular movies like the Jason Bourne franchise, The Martian, the Ocean's franchise, Saving Private Ryan, The Departed, and Oppenheimer. These films have led him to several Academy Award nominations, and he even has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the film industry. Overall, Damon has grown a net worth of nearly $200 million, so it is no wonder he owns and operates his private jet.
According to Celebrity Private Jet Tracker, Damon flies on a Bombardier Global 7500 registered as N444WT. According to FlightAware, this aircraft was first built in 2019 and has a serial number of 70034. The registered owner of this aircraft is Whiskey Tango LLC, which is based in North Sioux City, South Dakota. Even so, Damon is the main operator of this private jet.
This aircraft is operated frequently by Damon and his team. According to Celebrity Private Jet Tracker, N444WT was flown over 75 times in 2024. Due to the Global 7500's impressive range of 7,700 nautical miles (8,861 miles), Damon can operate this aircraft on transatlantic flights or domestic flights from anywhere in the United States. Some of the popular destinations that Damon has flown to include:
Airport Location
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) Van Nuys, California
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Los Angeles, California
San Diego International Airport (SAN) San Diego, California
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) West Palm Beach, Florida
Athens International Airport (ATH) Athens, Greece
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) Netherlands
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4 Jay-Z And Beyoncé's Bombardier Global 7500
The famous couple flies a 2023 Global 7500.
Global 7500 On Ground Side Shot Left
Jay-Z and Beyoncé are one of the world's most famous couples. Jay-Z is a well-known rapper and record executive who has released several platinum albums, such as Reasonable Doubt, The Blueprint, and American Gangster. Beyoncé is also very involved in music, as she recently became one of the best-selling musicians ever. After beginning her career as a member of Destiny's Child, a famous music group, she began her solo career. Combined, the couple has sold over 300 million records. The couple has accumulated a net worth of over $3 billion, so it is no wonder they own an ultra-long-range business jet.
Currently, the couple operates a Global 7500 registered as N44440. According to FlightAware, this aircraft was first manufactured by Bombardier in 2023 and has a serial number of 70153. The registered owner of this aircraft is MAV 4 LLC, which is based in New York City, New York. This company was also the owner of Jay-Z's previous private jets.
Jay-Z and Beyoncé first acquired this aircraft in 2023, and they have been flying it ever since. Some of this private jet's popular destinations include Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Los Angeles, California, Camarillo Airport (CMS) in Camarillo, California, and Teterboro Airport (TEB) in Bergen County, New Jersey. The couple's private jet features a laid-back livery that is all white with a thin stripe on the side. It is also powered by two General Electric Passport engines, which each provide the aircraft with nearly 19,000 pounds of thrust.
3 Kylie Jenner's Bombardier Global 7500
Jenner currently flies a 2019 Global 7500.
Kylie Jenner's Bombardier Global 7500 taking off from Malta.
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Jenner is a Los Angeles, California-based social media influencer and entrepreneur. The social media star began her career by starring in the reality television series about her large family called Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Jenner has launched several business ventures, including Kylie Cosmetics, Kylie Kip Kits, and Kylie Swim. She has accumulated a net worth of around $715 million, although she was once called the world's youngest self-made billionaire.
Because of this, it is no wonder that she flies a Bombardier Global 7500 registered as N810KJ. This aircraft's extensive range allows it to reach some of the furthest destinations on a business jet. This includes several international destinations. According to Celebrity Private Jet Tracker, some of the locations Jenner has flown to include:
Airport Location
Luton Airport (LTN) London, England
Berlin Schönefeld Airport (SXF) Berlin, Germany
Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG) Paris, France
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) Palma, Spain
Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM) Coachella Valley, California
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) Los Angeles, California
According to FlightAware, this aircraft was first produced in 2019 and has a serial number of 70015, meaning it was built extremely early after the Global 7500 was introduced. Jenner's aircraft has an official owner that is registered as Rise & Shine Air LLC, which is based in Wilmington, Delaware. This company is owned by Jenner and her team, and it is named after the phrase that she trademarked in October 2019, after a video of her singing "Rise and shine" to her daughter went viral.
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2 Niki Lauda's Bombardier Global 7500
Lauda owned several Bombardier business jets.
Global 7500 flying over a canyon.
Photo: Bombardier
Niki Lauda is a former Formula One racing driver. The famous driver won three different World Drivers' Championship titles, and when he retired, he held the record for most podium finishes. However, Lauda was also known for his passion for aviation. He also founded an Austrian charter company, Lauda Air, which was later merged into Austrian Airlines. Lauda passed away in early 2019, although he was well known for his passion for aviation, even owning an airline transport pilot's license and flying for his charter airline.
Lauda was a frequent customer of Bombardier business jets. He owned and operated several aircraft, including a Learjet 36, a Bombardier Global 5000, and a Bombardier Global 6000. Lauda flew Bombardier aircraft so frequently that he has become a Bombardier Business Aircraft brand ambassador. The first European-based Global 7500 was delivered to Niki Lauda shortly after the aircraft achieved type certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Lauda acquired this aircraft in March 2019, shortly before he passed away on May 20, 2019.
Speaking about the acquisition of this aircraft, Lauda stated,
"I have enjoyed watching the evolution and growth of the Global Aircraft program. I have always been impressed with the expertise, craftsmanship, and innovation that go into building every Global business jet. The Global 7500 aircraft is the culmination of all the knowledge Bombardier teams have gained over the year,s and I look forward to experiencing the range, speed, and comfort this jet has to offer.”
1 Tyler Perry's Bombardier Global 7500
Tyler Perry Studios flies a 2024 Global 7500.
Bombardier Global 7500 parked at the hangar
Tyler Perry is one of the world's most successful actors and filmmakers. After moving into the film industry, Perry found success in writing, acting, and later directing. He has been in several popular movies, including Why Did I Get Married? The Family That Preys, I Can Do Bad All by Myself, and Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion. His films have grossed over $600 million, but Perry has begun several other business ventures, including Tyler Perry Studios. These ventures have allowed Perry to accumulate a net worth of over $1 billion.
Perry is most known for his Embraer Lineage 1000E. This aircraft, produced in 2014, is registered as N378TB. However, in recent months, Tyler Perry Studios has acquired a new Bombardier Global 7500. According to ch-aviation, this aircraft is registered as N378TP and has a serial number of 70206. This aircraft was first delivered to Tyler Perry Studios in November 2024, and the aircraft is currently less than a year old.
Similar to Perry's other business jet, an Embraer Lineage 1000E, this aircraft has an official owner of ETPC Aviation. However, the aircraft operator for this aircraft, along with the Global 7500, is managed by Tyler Perry Studios.