Rather than resting on its laurels with the popular, capable, and incredibly robust PC-12 turboprop single, in 2007 Pilatus asked its customer base what they most wanted in a follow-on design for a private jet. The unanimous response was a larger aircraft possessing greater range and top speed than the existing PC-12, while retaining the type’s overall ruggedness and ability to make use of very short runways. In response to this feedback, Pilatus launched the company’s first jet aircraft, the PC-24, powered by a pair of Williams FJ44-4A turbofan engines. Designed to offer the same capabilities as the PC-12, the
No other single-engine turboprop private aircraft offers the PC-12’s combination of utility, luxury, and a sleek, rakish ramp presence. Introduced in 1989 and certificated in 1994, the PC-12 quickly earned a reputation as an extremely rugged aircraft, yet offering luxurious accommodations for as many as nine passengers in pressurized comfort, combined the power, payload, and room to haul jet skis to a seaside escape at 270 knots. Powered by a robust and reliable 1,200 shp Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67B, the PC-12 has outstanding unimproved and short field capability, able to operate from runways as short as 3,000 feet. Approximately 788
No other single-engine turboprop private aircraft offers the PC-12’s combination of utility, luxury, and a sleek, rakish ramp presence. Introduced in 1989 and certificated in 1994, the PC-12 quickly earned a reputation as an extremely rugged aircraft, yet offering luxurious accommodations for as many as nine passengers in pressurized comfort, combined the power, payload, and room to haul jet skis to a seaside escape at 270 knots. Powered by a robust and reliable 1,200 shp Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67B, the PC-12 has outstanding unimproved and short field capability, able to operate from runways as short as 3,000 feet. Approximately 788
The Piaggio P180 Avanti is an Italian executive transport aircraft with twin turboprop engines mounted in pusher configuration. It seats up to 9 people in a pressurized cabin and may be flown by one or two pilots. Rating: 2.9 Reviews: 31
Launched in 1992 as a replacement for the Learjet 35, the medium range Learjet 45XR represented the company’s first clean sheet design since the original Learjet 23. Bombardier took full advantage of the opportunity to update and enhance its iconic jet, making the Learjet 45 the first business aircraft designed entirely on computer rather than paper. Bombardier also ensured the flat-floor cabin would be every bit as comfortable as the aircraft is capable, with an interior designed to offer the most usable passenger space possible for the volume, resulting in more legroom, greater seat width, and galley storage area than
The Learjet 40XR has a bigger interior than competing aircraft with a flat-floor, oval-shaped passenger cabin measuring 17 feet, 9 inches long and a cross section of 4 feet 11 inches high by 5 feet, 1 inch wide providing a cabin volume of 363 cubic feet making it feel as if you’re riding in a midsize rather than in a light jet. Rating: 4.1 Reviews: 35
Readily identifiable on the airport ramp with its twin wingtip-mounted fuel tanks, the Learjet 35, the Model 35A was introduced in 1976 to replace the earlier Learjet 35. The aircraft is visually indistinguishable from its predecessor, but features upgraded Garrett/Honeywell TFE731-2-2B engines and a range of 2,000 nautical miles, with a fuel capacity of 931 US gallons. A maximum of eight passengers can travel in the Learjet 35’s cabin, while 40 cubic feet of baggage space provide enough room to hold about eight standard-sized suitcases. Over 600 Learjet 35As were built, with a production line that ended with serial number
The Learjet 75 is a next generation business jet offering a spacious interior, large galley, full-size lavatory and longest seat length in class. Featuring executive club seating for six passengers, its individual leather seats swivel and recline for added comfort. It also comes equipped with individual touch-screen monitors at each seat with HDMI and USB ports to provide hours of entertainment while flying. The expansive luggage capacity can easily accommodate oversized suitcases, golf clubs and skis. For those traveling to cooler climates, the external baggage compartment automatically heats when temperatures drop below 40 degrees to prevent freezing of luggage items.
The Learjet 70 is a next generation business jet offering a spacious interior, large galley, full-size lavatory and longest seat length in class. Featuring executive club seating for six passengers, its individual leather seats swivel and recline for added comfort. It also comes equipped with individual touch-screen monitors at each seat with HDMI and USB ports to provide hours of entertainment while flying. The expansive luggage capacity can easily accommodate oversized suitcases, golf clubs and skis. For those traveling to cooler climates, the external baggage compartment automatically heats when temperatures drop below 40 degrees to prevent freezing of luggage items.
The new status symbol for China's ultra rich businessmen: a private jet. But before this fad can truly take off, authorities have to loosen up strict regulations governing the domestic airspace. By Kristine Lim ChannelNewsAsia.com SHANGHAI: China is gearing up for burgeoning growth in its business aviation market as it plans to build its...
China is Getting Easier for Business Aviation But Flight Planning Expertise Still Makes Big Difference The new status symbol for China's ultra rich businessmen: a private jet. But before this fad can truly take off, authorities have to loosen up strict regulations governing the domestic airspace. AIN ONLINE by CURT EPSTEIN With business...
July 6, 2022· Covid concerns may be easing, interest rates rising, and the stock market falling, but prospective business buyers of private jets are highly motivated to make their purchases this year because the "free ride" of 100% depreciation in the first year of use, afforded by the 2017 Tax Act, will end December 31, 2022...
Between exhausting lines at security and countless flight delays and cancellations, the concept of a “quick flight” no longer exists. In reaction, many corporations are taking matters into their own hands by investing in corporate jets to fly executives and employees on business trips. For many companies, it is the time savings that...
Private Aircraft Trends Twice as Many First-Time Buyers Looked for Private Jets at End of 2020 vs. 2019; Advice on Aircraft for First-Time Private Jet Buyers North Palm Beach, FL, February 17, 2021 – Driven by continuing concerns about Covid-19, the resulting cuts in commercial air service, and the possible end of Trump-era tax...
Increasing Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Private Jets Expected to Motivate More Buyers “The development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel can help reduce solid waste, clean the air, reduce our use of fossil fuels, and lower carbon emissions, but it will also enable aviation to continue to grow on a far more sustainable basis,” said...
North Palm Beach, FL, Aug 10, 2021 – The explosive growth in the private jet charter business combined with ongoing consolidation among charter operators has created an environment where an increasing number of high-net-worth individuals and businesses are rushing to purchase their first private jet before the end of Trump-era tax...
