The Best Private Jets in 2026: Gulfstream vs Bombardier vs Dassault

The ultra-long-range private jet segment — aircraft capable of flying 7,000+ nautical miles non-stop — has become the most competitive category in business aviation. Gulfstream, Bombardier, and Dassault have all recently launched flagship products that push the category forward in range, cabin design, and technology. Choosing between them requires understanding what each prioritises.

Gulfstream G700

Gulfstream's flagship remains the benchmark by which others are judged, at least in terms of market recognition and resale value. The G700's cabin is the widest in its class at 8 feet 2 inches, with four living zones and full stand-up height of 6 feet 3 inches throughout. Range: 7,500 nautical miles — London to Singapore non-stop is achievable with appropriate winds. The G700 entered service in 2022 and is now well-established in the fleets of the world's most demanding operators. It holds its value better than any competitor — a reflection of Gulfstream's extraordinary brand strength in business aviation. New price: approximately $78 million.

Bombardier Global 7500

The Canadian manufacturer's answer to the G700 is, by most objective measures, technically superior. The Global 7500 has a longer published range (7,700 nautical miles), a slightly larger overall cabin volume, and Bombardier's Nuage seating — widely considered the most comfortable business aviation seat ever created. The Global 7500 also features a full-size kitchen (genuinely full-size, not a galley) and a dedicated crew rest suite — details that matter significantly on ultra-long flights across multiple time zones. New price: approximately $73 million. Bombardier's slightly lower brand recognition compared to Gulfstream is reflected in marginally lower secondary market values.

Dassault Falcon 10X

The French manufacturer's new flagship is the most technically adventurous of the three. The widest cabin cross-section of any purpose-built business jet, the most advanced avionics suite in the category, and a range of 7,500 nautical miles. Dassault's engineering pedigree — they build France's Rafale fighter jets — is beyond question. The 10X is newer to market and its long-term residual values are not yet established. Early operators report exceptional performance, but the support network outside Europe is still developing. New price: approximately $80 million.

Our assessment

For proven resale value and the most established global support network: Gulfstream G700. For the finest cabin experience and maximum range: Bombardier Global 7500. For European-based operators who value French engineering and are comfortable being early adopters of a superb product: Dassault Falcon 10X.