Imagine you’ve made the right decision by choosing the safety, comfort, and efficiency of Planet 9.
The next step is to ensure the aircraft you board is the perfect extension of your needs.
Our fleet is composed of two families of ultra-long-range aircraft, the elite of private aviation: Gulfstream and Bombardier. Both will connect you to any global destination, yet each possesses a distinct character.
This guide will help you understand those differences so your choice is both clear and informed.
Gulfstream: When Speed is Your Highest Priority
If the purpose of your journey is to reach your destination in the shortest possible time, the Gulfstream series, with flagship models like the G650ER and G550, is your tool. It is a jet designed for leaders who measure time in minutes, not hours.
Its main advantage is speed and a superior intercontinental range. The onboard experience is a sanctuary of luxury and efficiency, ideal for individual focus or relaxing in a quiet, sophisticated environment.
For the Gulfstream traveler, the experience is defined by three certainties:
- At 560 miles per hour over the Atlantic, the only reminder of time are the plans you make for when you land, significantly sooner than everyone else.
- The ability to transform a three-day itinerary into a two-day reality, visiting multiple cities without feeling the weight of the journey.
- The certainty that your arrival projects an image of decisiveness and leadership, long before you speak the first word.
Bombardier Global: When Space is the Ultimate Luxury
Conversely, if the onboard experience is as crucial as the destination itself, the Bombardier Global family, including the spacious Global 6000 and the versatile Global Express, presents a definitive advantage: space.
Its cabin is noticeably wider, which translates directly into a greater sense of freedom and more flexibility to configure the environment to your liking.
While a Gulfstream prioritizes speed, a Global prioritizes the versatility of its cabin to function as an office or a home in the sky.
Those who choose a Bombardier Global do so for the unique advantages its environment offers:
- The luxury of turning flight hours into the most productive and confidential strategy session your team has ever had.
- An environment so spacious and serene, you’ll forget you are at 40,000 feet, allowing your family to travel in harmony, not in transit.
- The guarantee of landing on a new continent feeling completely refreshed, as if you’ve woken up in your favorite hotel suite.
Your Final Decision
The choice comes down to your main priority. Is it the maximum speed of a G650ER, or the maximum space of a Global 6000?
There is no wrong answer—only the aircraft that best aligns with the objectives of your next journey.
Most importantly, regardless of the jet you choose, the experience will be governed by the Planet 9 standard of safety and service. The excellence of our crew and the attention to detail from our ground team are the constants that define every one of our flights.
Allow our aviation experts to help you make the final choice. Speak with us about your itinerary, and together, we will configure the perfect journey for you.