The NTSB yesterday released an update on its investigation of the Learjet 60 that crashed while taking off from the Columbia (S.C.) Metropolitan Airport just before midnight on September 19. The two crewmembers and two passengers were killed in the accident; two other passengers suffered serious...
OurPlane Makes Play for Former DayJet Eclipse 500s
London, Ontario-based OurPlane–a fractional provider of “new light aircraft,” including Cirrus SR22 piston singles and one Eclipse 500–today made a bid to purchase the entire fleet of 28 Eclipse 500s formerly operated by DayJet. OurPlane, which also has a separate standing order for 21 Eclipse very...
Hawker Beechcraft Chief Warns of ‘Uncertain’ Times
In a letter sent to employees last week, Hawker Beechcraft chairman and CEO Jim Schuster warned that the turmoil in the financial markets could have negative effects on the aircraft manufacturer. “While we have enjoyed one of the greatest market expansions in general aviation history, we now face...
JetDirect Aviation, the former charter arm of the now-defunct Sentient Jet Holdings, laid off approximately 20 employees this week. (Sentient Jet Holdings last month reorganized into two companies: Sentient Flight Group, a jet card/charter broker; and JetDirect Aviation. JetDirect has been slowly...
12 Seats | 4600 Mile range | Speed: M1.6 | Alt. 40-60,000 feet | Est. $80M
Supersonic Business Jets (SSBJs) are small private jets, intended to travel at speeds above Mach 1. SSBJs are about the same size as traditional subsonic business jets. In a hurry? New York to Los Angeles 2 hours New York to London 3 hours Seattle to Tokyo 4 hours
Jetliners
Private Jet Airliners
Various seating configurations | 4000 - 6000 Mile range | Est. $40M to $60M
The most exclusive type of private jet is the Ultra Heavy jet type, which are especially designed for the ultimate in large capacity luxury air travel. The Boeing Business Jet is based on the Boeing 737 commercial jet aircraft family. The Airbus Corporate Jetliner is based on the commercial Airbus 320 jet aircraft family. Embraer’s Lineage 1000 is based on the Embraer 170 commercial jet aircraft.
Heavy Jets
Heavy Private Jets
12-20 Seats | 3000 - 6500 Mile range | $25M- $45M
With impressive cruising speed and cabin space, heavy jets embody optimum performance in every aspect. The largest size private jet charter that doesn't require a major airport runway, while still covering long distances. Typical capacity to hold 9-15 passengers, average cruising speed of 500-560 mph and average non-stop range of 4,000 miles.
Midsize Jets
Midsize Private Jets
8-12 Seats | 2500 - 4000 Mile range | $14M - $28M
Midsize jets provide extremely versatile business transport. With the comfort of the larger aircraft and agility of smaller models, the medium jet offers a best-in-class flying experience.
A sleek entrance into the private jet class, light jets feature pressurized cabins and coast-to coast range capability. Light Private Jets offer a smooth ride and an economical choice for of aircraft, for short to mid-range trips.
VLJs
Very Light Jets (VLJs)
4 -6 Seats | 1000 - 1300 Miles range | $1.2M- $4MA very light jet is also known as VLJ. With a maximum take-off weight of under 10,000 pounds (4,540 kg), they are among the lightest of business jets.
PLJs
Personal Light Jets
4-8 Seats | 1000 - 1300 Mile range | $1M- $2.5M
Private Light Jets are also called PLJs. They are single engine jet aircraft and offer the least expensive entry into private jet ownership.
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The most exclusive type of private jet is the Ultra Heavy jet type, which are especially designed for the ultimate in large capacity luxury air travel. The Boeing Business Jet is based on the Boeing 737 commercial jet aircraft family. The Airbus Corporate Jetliner is based on the commercial Airbus 320 jet aircraft family. Embraer’s Lineage 1000 is based on the Embraer 170 commercial jet aircraft.
With impressive cruising speed and cabin space, heavy jets embody optimum performance in every aspect. The largest size private jet charter that doesn't require a major airport runway, while still covering long distances. Typical capacity to hold 9-15 passengers, average cruising speed of 500-560 mph and average non-stop range of 4,000 miles.
Midsize jets provide extremely versatile business transport. With the comfort of the larger aircraft and agility of smaller models, the medium jet offers a best-in-class flying experience.
A sleek entrance into the private jet class, light jets feature pressurized cabins and coast-to coast range capability. Light Private Jets offer a smooth ride and an economical choice for of aircraft, for short to mid-range trips.
A very light jet is also known as VLJ. With a maximum take-off weight of under 10,000 pounds (4,540 kg), they are among the lightest of business jets. 
Private Light Jets are also called PLJs. They are single engine jet aircraft and offer the least expensive entry into private jet ownership.
