🛩️ Ultra-Long-Range Rivals Face Off in Southeast Asia, Global 7500 Overtakes G650 with 202 Movements
In the ultra-long-range business jet showdown across Southeast Asia, the Global 7500 has gained the upper hand. Avi-Go data shows that over the nearly 90 days from May 9 to August 7, 2026, the G650 and Global 7500 together logged 341 movements across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Of these, the Global 7500 accounted for 202 movements, or 59.2%, with 42 active tail numbers—both higher than the G650's 139 movements and 26 aircraft. Indonesia was the most active market, with 200 movements representing nearly 59%, dominated by the Global 7500 at 115 movements. Malaysia likewise favored the Global 7500 (55 versus 14). Thailand, meanwhile, was the only one of the three markets where G650 business jet movements (40) surpassed those of the Global 7500 (32).
Impact: Regional divergence in aircraft preference is taking shape—Indonesia and Malaysia lean toward the Global 7500, while Thai customers show stronger loyalty to the G650. Operators need to differentiate their fleet allocation across these three markets rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
Recommendation: Operators and brokers serving customers in Indonesia and Malaysia should prioritize securing available Global 7500 capacity ahead of the Q4 2026 peak season scheduling. For the Thai market, maintain G650 supply and avoid trying to cover the entire region with a single aircraft type.