Introduced in 1983, the Hawker 800 offers several improvements over the 700, the most noticeable being the redesigned cockpit windscreen. Accompanying this are a modified rear fuselage fairing, as well as a glass cockpit and uprated Garrett TFE731-5R-1H engines providing 4,200 pounds of thrust apiece on takeoff. British Aerospace also improved the wing by incorporating new outer wing sections, which helped to reduce drag and improve aerodynamic efficiency. This resulted in the best-selling variant of the 125 aircraft family to-date, and one of the most popular light business jets in the category. The Hawker 800A also sports aerodynamic winglets that
Gulfstream expanded upon the G100’s already impressive characteristics to introduce the larger G150 private jet in September 2002, featuring a wider and longer fuselage resulting in a larger and more comfortable passenger cabin, updated flight deck avionics, and an increase in maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) to 26,100 pounds. The G150 also offers a long-range cruise speed of Mach 0.75, flying four passengers nonstop on trip legs as New York to Los Angeles, London to Moscow, or Rio de Janeiro to Santiago. More than 115 G150s have been delivered since type certification was granted in 2005. Rating: 3.9 Reviews: 39
The sleek Gulfstream G100 offers an alluring blend of private jet style, top-notch reliability, and impressive performance. Formerly known as the IAI Astra SPX before Gulfstream Aerospace acquired the program in 2001, the G100 features seating for up to nine passengers, nearly 3000 miles of range with four passengers onboard, and a maximum operating altitude of 45,000 feet. The aircraft also sports an impressive ramp presence, distinguished by rakish winglets and powerful yet efficient Honeywell TFE731 turbofan engines that give the G100 a maximum cruising speed of 574 mph, and a top speed of 671 mph (Mach .0875.) Approximately 145
The Praetor 500 is the latest evolution of the Legacy 450 design, with new winglets and extra fuel tanks for greater range, plus, a class-leading cabin altitude of 5,800 feet. Fly-by-wire technology and a stand-up cabin allow for a remarkably comfortable travel experience for up to 8, while 150 cubic-feet of luggage space makes it easy to bring what you need. Rating: 4.5 Reviews: 29
Certified in 2013, the mid-light Embraer Legacy 450 private jet combines the efficiency of much smaller jets with cabin room more commonly seen in midsize aircraft. Offering the largest cabin in its category with a 6′ stand-up cabin with flat floor, the Legacy 450 also sports an incredibly low 6,000-foot maximum cabin altitude to reduce fatigue and large windows that create a sense of space. Equipped with the advanced Rockwell Collins Fusion avionics, the Legacy 450 also features fly-by-wire technology that smooths control inputs and reduces the effects from in-flight turbulence. Operators will appreciate the Legacy 450’s ability to take
Unveiled in 2004, the Cessna Citation XLS+ (Model 560XL) built upon the successful Citation Excel with the introduction of a glass cockpit based on the Honeywell Primus 1000 EFIS avionics suite, as well as upgraded Pratt & Whitney PW545B engines with increased performance. Although technically a mid-sized jet with a cabin length of over 18 feet, its takeoff performance of just 3,500 feet and time-to-climb to cruise altitude in just 18 minutes are performance statistics more commonly found with light private jets. The XLS+ cabin comfortably accommodates nine passengers, where they will appreciate details including fold-out tables, sliding headrests, and
Unveiled in 2004, the Cessna Citation XLS (Model 560XL) built upon the successful Citation Excel with the introduction of a glass cockpit based on the Honeywell Primus 1000 EFIS avionics suite, as well as upgraded Pratt & Whitney PW545B engines with increased performance. Although technically a mid-sized jet with a cabin length of over 18 feet, its takeoff performance of just 3,500 feet and time-to-climb to cruise altitude in just 18 minutes are performance statistics more commonly found with light private jets. The XLS cabin comfortably accommodates nine passengers, where they will appreciate details including fold-out tables, sliding headrests, and
Announced in 2011, the Cessna Citation Latitude (Model 680A) shares many design features, components and philosophies with the slightly larger Citation Sovereign, most notably a wide, flat-floor, stand-up cabin with room for up to 11 passengers in high-density seating configuration. The Latitude also offers the same proven and efficient Pratt & Whitney PW306 turbofans as that aircraft, incorporating full authority digital engine control (FADEC) for simplified operation, impressive performance, and lower emissions and noise. Up front, the Citation Latitude includes Garmin’s new G5000 touch-screen avionics suite with auto throttles – all at a price tag more commonly seen on smaller,
Cessna almost single-handedly defined the market of small, owner-flown private jets with the Citation I/SP and its derivatives. However, by the early 1990s the need for an entirely new design was clear, and the result was the Model 525 Citation Jet featuring a new supercritical laminar flow wing, a new T-tail configured empennage, and improved avionics intended specifically for the owner-flown segment. Citation Jets are powered by efficient Williams FJ-44-1A turbofan engines that are pylon mounted on the rear fuselage. More than 400 Citation Jets and CJs are in service today; while the original CJ has been superseded by larger,
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...
