NetJets' 17 Global 7500s Fly 1,151 Missions in Q1 but Average Leg Is Only 1,348nm — Ultra-Long-Range Flagship Fleet Heavily Used for US Domestic Medium-Haul Missions, Utilizing Under 18% of 7,700nm Range

In Q1 2026, NetJets operated 1,151 flights with 17 Global 7500s (daily average 0.81 flights/aircraft), at extremely high operational density. But average leg distance was only 1,348nm, less than 18% of the Global 7500's 7,700nm maximum range. All Top 10 destinations are US domestic airports (KTEB 102 departures leading, KPBI 46, KIAD 41) — no transoceanic routes visible. This means NetJets is deploying $75-million-class ultra-long-range business jets heavily on domestic trunk routes like New York–South Florida and New York–California, essentially 'using intercontinental missiles for urban warfare.' The first Global 8000 was only delivered on March 26, with the 24-aircraft expansion plan just launched. In contrast, KG data shows Flexjet's Global 7500 previously operated truly ultra-long-range routes like Kaohsiung–Los Angeles and Geneva–San Diego. Confidence: ★★★ (KG delivery event + AviGo operational data dual verification).