Private jet travel is a popular means of transportation in the United States and Europe. Company executives utilize private jets for their business trips. Individuals utilize private jet travel for pleasure. Private jets are available in different sizes and models so there is a jet that will meet your needs. Aircraft can range from a seating capacity of 2 to 4 seats up to 19+ seats. There are a variety of aircraft that can meet your needs whether it is for business travel, travel for pleasure, seating capacity, range in nautical miles, or high speed cruise rate.
Compact Light Jets – Seating capacity is under 5 passengers. Approximate range is 1,007 nautical miles. Approximate high speed cruise is 339 knots. A few aircraft in this class are Citation Mustang, Eclipse EA500, Honda Jet, and a Phenom 100.
Small Cabin (Light Jets) – Seating capacity is 5 to 7 passengers. Approximate range is 1,347 nautical miles. Approximate high speed cruise is 446 knots. A few aircraft in this class are Beechjet 400A, Hawker 400XP, Citation Jet, Citation CJ1, Citation CJ1+, Citation CJ2, Citation CJ2+, Citation CJ3, Citation Bravo, Citation Ultra, Citation Encore, Citation Encore+, Learjet 31A, Premier I and Premier 1A.
Super Light Jets – Seating capacity is 5 to 7 passengers. Approximate range is 2,767 nautical miles. Approximate high speed cruise is 463 knots. A few aircraft in this class are Astra SP, Astra SPX, Citation Excel, Citation XLS, Citation XLS+, Gulfstream G-100, Learjet 40, Learjet 40XR, Learjet 45, Learjet 45XR
Midsize Cabin Jets – Seating capacity is 8 or 9 passengers. Approximate range is 2,054 nautical miles. Approximate high speed cruise is 468 knots. A few aircraft in this class are Citation VII, Gulfstream G-150, Hawker 750, Hawker 800A, Hawker 800XP, Hawker 850XP, Hawker 900XP, Learjet 60, Learjet 60XR
Super Midsize Cabin Jets – Seating capacity is 8 or 9 passengers. Approximate range is 3,276 nautical miles. Approximate high speed cruise is 470 knots. A few aircraft in this class are Challenger 300, Citation Sovereign, Citation X, Falcon 50, Falcon 50EX, Gulfstream G-200, Hawker 1000, Hawker 4000
Large Cabin Jets – Seating capacity is 10 to 12 passengers. Approximate range is 3,006 nautical miles. Approximate high speed cruise is 443 knots. Aircraft in this class are Challenger 604, Challenger 605, Falcon 2000, Falcon 2000DX, Falcon 2000EZX EASy, Falcon 2000 LX, Falcon 2000, Falcon 90B, Falcon 900C, Falcon 900DX, Falcon 900EX EASy, Embraer Legacy 600, Embraer Legacy Shuttle.
Large Cabin Heavy Jets – Seating capacity is 13+ passengers. Approximate range is 2,477 nautical miles. Approximate high speed cruise is 459 knots. Aircraft in this class are Global 5000, Global Express, Global Express XRS, Gulfstream G-350, Gulfstream G-450, Gulfstream G-500, Gulfstream G-550, Gulfstream G-IV, Gulfstream G-IVSP, Gulfstream G-V, Falcon 7X.
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