Private jets used for business purposes encompass a wide range of makes and models. In particular, the “light” jets have proven to be the most cost effective for business operations that are small to moderate in size. Today there are several major companies providing such jets.

The Learjet is the first jet up for discussion. The Learjet is produced by Bombardier Aerospace, and is produced under the two specifications of Learjet 40 and Learjet 45. A separate version of both makes, known as the “XR” model, allows for a higher weight capacity, cruise rate, and time to climb. The major difference lies within the engine and wing shape.

Another business based in the United States making fine aircraft is Cessna. Cessna was recently the target of controversy for shifting United States jobs to China, stating that the company would save as much as 40% in development costs. This has led to some lost sales in their CJ family of jets, but the fact still stands that CJ1 through CJ4 are solid aircraft that business personnel will enjoy.

A company in Germany that goes by the name of Grob Aerospace has received positive recognition for being able to land on surfaces that weren’t your standard pavement. The jet, known as the Grob G180SPn, is able to land on less than perfect surfaces, such as the grass. It’s still risky to do so, but with the right pilot, one can land in areas where no other light jet would be able to do so- a nice benefit to have!

The Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, known as HBC, is another company based in Kansas. HBC has the Beechraft Premier, which was specifically designed to compete with the previously mentioned Cessna counterparts. The company later introduced the Premier II and the Premier IA, of which improve things such as range, fuel efficiency, and the cabin interior. Compared to the Cessna model, the two seem fairly evenly matched, which is best settled by trying both out before purchasing.

If you want the fastest and the best range, look no farther than the Sino Swearingen SJ30-2. This jet has been long in development, and it shows! It has the best cruise speed and range of all the jets in the light jet class. The company is based in Texas, where production of the jets is always in demand. A massive amount of investment money is going into making a new model of this jet, which is highly anticipated.

Final Thoughts

The private jet you choose will take much debate. Private jets are very costly, and their features are vast. Talk with a private jet sales team to see what your budget will allow, and what options you are able to afford before committing yourself to one design.

Learn more about Jet Charter Flight Tracking and Jet Charter Aircraft Airport Database.