The Embraer Lineage 1000E and the Bombardier Global 7500 stand towards the top of the range for Embraer and Bombardier.
Though both aircraft are designed to deliver luxury and performance, Embraer and Bombardier have taken distinctly different paths in pursuit of the ultimate private jet experience.
Bombardier has crafted the Global 7500 as a purpose-built private jet, emphasizing speed, range, and bespoke luxury.
In contrast, Embraer chose to build the Lineage 1000E on the platform of its Embraer 190 regional airliner, transforming it into a spacious and versatile private jet.
These different design philosophies showcase each manufacturer’s unique approach to luxury, capability, and performance.
Let’s take a closer look at how the Embraer Lineage 1000E and Bombardier Global 7500 compare across key features.
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Performance
Let’s start with performance.
As a converted airliner rather than a purpose-built business jet, the Lineage 1000E faces tough competition from the Global 7500.
The Embraer Lineage 1000E is equipped with two wing-mounted General Electric CF34-10E turbofan engines, each producing 18,500 pounds of thrust, totaling 37,000 pounds.
Meanwhile, the Bombardier Global 7500 is powered by two rear-mounted GE Passport engines, with each engine producing 18,920 pounds of thrust, giving it a slight edge with a combined output of 37,840 pounds.
While similar in thrust, the aircraft diverge sharply in performance.
First, the Global 7500 cruises at a maximum altitude of 51,000 feet, compared to the Lineage 1000E’s ceiling of 41,000 feet.
This higher cruising altitude allows the Global 7500 to fly above more weather and air traffic, contributing to smoother and more direct flights.
Next, the Global 7500 is built for speed, with a maximum cruise speed of 516 knots, or Mach 0.90—nearing the speed of sound.
In comparison, the Lineage 1000E’s maximum cruise speed is 472 knots, a solid performance but a step behind the Global 7500.
On long routes, this speed difference becomes noticeable.
For instance, on a New York to São Paulo flight, covering around 4,150 nautical miles, the Global 7500 could cover the last 4,000 miles in 7 hours and 45 minutes, while the Lineage 1000E would take approximately 8 hours and 28 minutes — an advantage of 45 minutes for the Global 7500.
That’s a meaningful difference for anyone valuing time.
Range
Given that the Bombardier Global 7500 has one of the longest ranges of any purpose built business jet ever, the Lineage 1000E will have a hard time beating it.
The Global 7500 can fly non-stop for up to 7,700 nautical miles.
This kind of range means that the Global 7500 can fly non-stop from New York to Bangkok, Los Angeles to Singapore and Miami to Auckland.
In comparison, the Lineage 1000E can’t fly quite so far.
The maximum range of the Lineage 1000E is 4,600 nautical miles. That’s roughly the distance from New York to Istanbul.
Ground Performance
Ground performance is unsurprising for these aircraft. Both are large jets so require a decent distance of get in the air.
The Global 7500 has a slightly shorter minimum take off distance of 5,800 feet compared with 6,076 feet for the Lineage 1000E.
Landing distance is reversed with the Lineage 1000E having a minimum landing distance of 2.038 feet compared with 2.520 feet for the Global 7500.
Interior Dimensions
The size of the cabin is where there is a benefit repurposing an airliner.
The Lineage 1000E’s interior measures 25.7 meters long, 2.67 meters wide and 2 meters tall. This is larger than the Global 7500 in every way.
The Global 7500 measures 16.59 meters long, 2.44 meters wide and 1.88 meters tall. Still a large cabin that is extremely spacious. However, the Lineage 1000E is more spacious.
Of course, this is to be expected from an aircraft that is capable of carrying nearly 100 passengers in its regional airliner form.
Despite the additional space of the Embraer, both aircraft are able to carry a maximum of 19 passengers.
However, carry 19 passengers on the Lineage 1000E is a far more realistic prospect than 19 passengers on the Global 7500.
Furthermore, the Lineage 1000E is capable of carrying far more baggage than the Global. The Lineage 1000E has a baggage capacity of 443 cubic feet compared with the 195 cubic feet capacity of the Global 7500.
Interior
One of the benefits of the Global 7500 being a purpose-built business jet is that the maximum cabin altitude is far lower.
When each aircraft is flying at its respective maximum cruising altitude, the Global 7500 will have a cabin altitude of 5,680 feet compared with 7,000 feet for the Lineage 1000E.
A lower cabin altitude results in a more pleasant cabin environment and reduces the effects of jet lag.
This difference is especially significant considering that the maximum cabin altitude for the Global 7500 is measured at 51,000 feet.
Whereas the maximum cabin altitude for the Lineage 1000E is measured at 41,000 feet.
Embraer Lineage 1000E Interior
The interior of the Lineage 1000E sets itself apart from others in its class with unmatched design, elegance, and luxury.
For those seeking ultimate comfort, the aircraft offers a master suite with a full-size bed and a walk-in shower, ensuring you arrive well-rested and ready for the day ahead.
The fully equipped dual-sided galley also allows gourmet meals to be prepared with ease, enhancing the in-flight dining experience.
Equipped with Honeywell’s fully digital Ovation Select cabin management system, passengers have full control over entertainment, cabin lighting, and communications, enhancing comfort and productivity on board.
With five luxurious cabin zones, the Lineage 1000E provides designated spaces to dine, entertain, work, and relax.
For new orders, there are countless configuration options, allowing you to customize the zones to your preference.
Additionally, the Lineage 1000E boasts one of the largest baggage compartments in private aviation, with 323 cubic feet of walk-in storage and an additional 120-cubic-foot external compartment, making it ideal for extended journeys with ample luggage space.
Bombardier Global 7500 Interior
The Bombardier Global 7500 interior has been meticulously crafted to provide the ultimate in-flight comfort and luxury.
One of the standout features of the Global 7500 is its advanced wing design, described as a “technological marvel.”
This wing enhances the pilot’s control and contributes to an exceptionally smooth ride, even at high speeds and altitudes.
Inside, the spacious cabin offers enough room for up to four distinct living areas.
These can be configured to include a master suite with a full-size bed, a dedicated crew rest area, and a fully equipped kitchen, creating a customized space for relaxation, productivity, and dining. With an unparalleled range of layout options, the Global 7500 adapts to meet the most specific needs of its passengers.
Natural light floods the cabin through extra-large windows, more than any other private jet, ensuring every passenger enjoys a view and an open, bright environment.
The cabin also features Bombardier’s innovative Nuage seats, which bring a revolution in seating comfort and functionality.
Unique to the Global 7500, the Nuage seat offers three industry-first features: a tilt-link system for deep recline, a floating base that enables fluid movement, and a tilting headrest for maximum support.
Jet lag is minimized with Bombardier’s Soleil lighting system, the first circadian rhythm-based lighting system in business aviation.
This system, combined with the cabin’s low altitude setting, helps passengers adjust naturally to their destination’s time zone, making it easier to arrive feeling refreshed.
Enhancing this is a master suite option with a full-size bed and a luxurious stand-up shower in the en suite.
To further support passenger wellness, the Global 7500 is equipped with Bombardier’s Pur Air system, an advanced air purification system with a HEPA filter that delivers both 100% fresh air and purified, humidity-controlled air.
This system provides rapid heating and cooling to keep the cabin at optimal comfort levels, ensuring a healthier and more refreshing journey.
Charter Price
Despite the Embraer Lineage 1000E being far larger than the Global 7500, it is less expensive per hour to charter.
Of course there are a number of factors that influence the price of a private jet charter. Therefore, the following prices are only estimates and will vary.
The estimated hourly price to charter the Embraer Lineage 1000E is $11,700. This is considerably less expensive than the Global 7500 which has an estimated hourly charter price of $15,900.
Purchase Price
The purchase price of these aircraft is also significantly different.
The list price for a new Embraer Lineage 1000E is $50 million. Whereas the list price for a new Bombardier Global 7500 is $73 million.
When looking at pre-owned prices there is a problem. Due to the Lineage 1000E not being a typical business jet but rather a VIP Airliner or Head of State Aircraft, there are very few in the sky.
Of the previous generation – the Embraer Lineage 1000 – there are only 18 in active service, with two aircraft having been retired.
These aircraft were delivered from 2008 to 2013, with the 1000E taking over in 2013. However, the last run of the 2013 Lineage 1000 has an estimated market value of $23 million.
In comparison, getting the market value for the Global 7500 is limited by the fact that deliveries only began in 2018. Therefore, the estimated value of a two-year-old Global 7500 is around the $68 million mark.
So, over the course of eight to nine years, the Lineage 1000E will likely lose around half its value. However, we can make an estimate as to the value of a Global 7500 when it reaches the same age. For this, we will look at the Global 6000.
The new list price of a Global 6000 is $62 million. However, the current market value of a 2013 model is around the $20 million mark. Therefore, an eight to nine-year-old Bombardier Global 6000 is around one-third of its original value.
As a result we can hypothesize that the Global 7500 will lose more value over the long run than an Embraer Lineage 1000E.
Summary
So, how do you decide between these two aircraft?
Ultimately, these are two very different aircraft that serve two very different purposes.
The Global 7500 is newer, faster and more capable. The Global 7500 is in many ways the more impressive aircraft. It is a purpose built business jet. And this is reflected in its price.
The Global 7500 is the pinnacle of what private jets are currently capable of. It, along with the Gulfstream G700, demonstrates the ultimate. These aircraft can cross multiple continents close to the speed of sound.
On the other hand, the Lineage 1000E is a converted airliner. It isn’t designed to push the boundaries of what a business jet can achieve. Rather it is designed to transport a small group of VIPs in ultimate luxury.
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