The Honda Jet is a light business jet seating 5 to 6-passengers in a composite fuselage and an aluminum wing, and is powered by two GE Honda HF120 turbofans unusually mounted on pylons above the wing. It can reach a 420 kn speed, with a 1,400 nmi range having received several aeronautic design and innovation accolades. Rating: 4 Reviews: 36
Introduced in 2001 as Beechcraft’s answer to the highly-successful Cessna Citation Jet line, the Premier IA was intended from the beginning to be the most comfortable single-pilot-certified airplane in its class. The company’s prior experience with the Starship project of the 1980s allowed Beechcraft to explore new avenues of composite construction, with the Premier IA featuring a high-strength composite, carbon fiber/epoxy honeycomb fuselage. This advanced private jet also sports the largest cabin in its class, offering room for a folding table, four club-type seats, two forward-facing seats, and a partitioned aft lavatory. The capable Premier IA is powered by a
Introduced in 2001 as Beechcraft’s answer to the highly-successful Cessna CitationJet line, the Premier I was intended from the beginning to be the most comfortable single-pilot-certified airplane in its class. The company’s prior experience with the Starship project of the 1980s allowed Beechcraft to explore new avenues of composite construction, with the Premier I featuring a high-strength composite, carbon fiber/epoxy honeycomb fuselage. This advanced private jet also sports the largest cabin in its class, offering room for a folding table, four club-type seats, two forward-facing seats, and a partitioned aft lavatory. The capable Premier I is powered by a pair
The Hawker 400XP is an ideal light private jet for short trips, striking a balance between comfort, performance, and operating costs that make it a competitive option for business clients. Its unique square-oval cabin design provides 305 cubic feet of interior space, providing more head and shoulder room than typically found in other competing light private jets. The Hawker 400XP is also one of the fastest light business jets, with its Pratt & Whitney JT15D-5R engines allowing the Hawker 400XP to reach a maximum cruise speed of 450 knots, while providing impressive climb performance to its service ceiling of 45,000
As the best-selling light jet in the world over the past three years, it’s clear that Embraer shattered traditional price vs. value expectations for private jets with the Phenom 300E. Despite its smaller size, Phenom 300E cabin dimensions and volume almost mirror those of the larger and pricier Learjet 40XR, while offering better fuel economy and can operate from shorter runways. BMW Design-worksUSA created the interior layout, where passengers will peer out of the largest cabin windows in the light jet/super light jet class, all of which are mounted to provide the best viewing angle while seated. 3 basic cabin
As the best-selling light jet in the world over the past 3 years, it’s clear that Embraer shattered traditional price vs. value expectations for private jets with the Phenom 300. Despite its smaller size, Phenom 300 cabin dimensions and volume almost mirror those of the larger and pricier Learjet 40XR, while offering better fuel economy and can operate from shorter runways. BMW Design-works USA created the interior layout, where passengers will peer out of the largest cabin windows in the light jet/super light jet class, all of which are mounted to provide the best viewing angle while seated. 3 basic
Embraer redefined the very-light jet segment with its introduction of the Phenom 100E, and today this six-seat aircraft is one of the most popular entries in the segment. 2 Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617F-E engines provide thrust for takeoff of 1,695 pounds each, and utilize full authority digital electronic control (FADEC) for optimal efficiency and operational simplicity. Despite its smaller size and single-pilot capability, the Phenom 100 is competitive with larger private jets in performance and space, with a high-speed cruise speed of 380 knots, a comfortable range of 1,160 nautical miles, and the ability to climb to 37,000 feet
Embraer redefined the very-light jet segment with its introduction of the Phenom 100, and today this 6 seat aircraft is one of the most popular entries in the segment. Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617F-E engines provide thrust for takeoff of 1,695 pounds each, and utilize full authority digital electronic control (FADEC) for optimal efficiency and operational simplicity. Despite its smaller size and single-pilot capability, the Phenom 100 is competitive with larger private jets in performance and space, with a high-speed cruise speed of 380 knots, a comfortable range of 1,160 nautical miles, and the ability to climb to 37,000
The Eclipse 550 is a radically new category called the very light jet (VLJ.) The twin-turbofan jet nicely combines reliability, fuel efficiency, and simplicity in a sleek and stylish casing. Although classified as a light jet, the Eclipse 550 can accommodate up to 6 seats, making it just right for individual/small company ownership. Rating: 4 Reviews: 22
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...
