Famous faces and their flying offices: how three stars use private jets

The Bombardier Global Express jet first took to the skies in the mid-1990s and quickly became a benchmark for long-haul private travel. Unlike earlier private planes that rattled and leaked, this one promised a quieter ride and enough room for a small team. It could whisk passengers from New York to Tokyo without stopping, thanks to twin Rolls-Royce engines. A later upgrade, the XRS, stretched the range even further and raised the ceiling so tall that even a 6’5” motivational speaker could stand up straight. Today’s Global 6000 and Global 7500 models trace their DNA back to this original design, proving the platform’s versatility. Some versions even swapped the executive life for military duties, ferrying cargo or personnel across continents. Three well-known owners give a glimpse into how these jets fit real lives. Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo uses his Global Express XRS almost as much as his cleats. He told a reporter the jet isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. His custom livery sports a black-and-grey coat with his iconic CR7 logo on the side. Inside, creamy wood panels hide a cabin that can sleep five, handy when the family jumps from Madrid to Jeddah or the Azores for holidays. With a top speed of 900 kph and a range pushing 9, 000 km, the jet bridges continents in a single hop, turning travel time into working or resting time.Actor Mark Wahlberg keeps his Global Express quieter than his on-screen roles. Aerospace company Honeywell once spilled the beans about the tech packed inside: satellite internet so Wahlberg can send emails mid-air, a touchscreen cockpit that pilots call “future-proof, ” and a big “W” on the tail. He calls it his personal transporter, hopping from film sets to business meetings without ever touching a commercial line. His jet also reflects his side hustles—fast-food franchises and gyms—showing how one tool serves many roles. Motivational speaker Tony Robbins once circled the planet in just twenty-one days, logging more miles than most pilots see in a year. He credits his Global Express XRS with keeping that pace possible. The jet let him land in eight countries without once touching down for fuel or crew changes, saving hours that would otherwise melt into lost productivity. Robbins eventually traded the Bombardier for a bigger Boeing to fit his expanding entourage, but he still calls the Global Express “really cool” and admits he’d be lost without it.