In October 1991, Bombardier announced its newest aircraft production program, the Global Express, a completely new corporate aircraft capable of carrying eight passengers and four crew 6,500 nm at Mach 0.80. Rolls Royce BR710-A2-20 engines power the Global Express. Each BR710 provides 14,690 pounds of thrust. The cabin is 20 feet longer than the Challenger’s providing a separate crew rest area and a roomier lavatory.