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Aircraft class

Light Jet Charter

Short-runway access, six or seven passengers, two-to-three hours of range. The class of choice for regional business hops and quick weekend escapes.

Range3,300 km
Max pax7
Cruise420 kt
From€3,800/hr
Light Jet exterior

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Why this class

Where the Light Jet earns its keep

Where it flies

Typical missions

London to Geneva
1h 40m

The most-flown light-jet route in Europe

London to Nice
2h 05m

Summer season workhorse

Paris to Milan
1h 25m

Popular for fashion-week bookings

New York to Boston
1h 05m

Common business day-trip

Miami to Nassau
0h 55m

Weekend Bahamas run

Models we charter

Common Light Jet tails

Embraer Phenom 300 exterior

Embraer Phenom 300

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Range
3,650 km
Passengers
7
Cabin height
1.5 m
Cabin width
1.55 m
Top speed
464 kt

The most-delivered business jet in the world for a decade. Best cabin in class, single-pilot approved, superb short-runway performance.

Cessna Citation CJ3+ exterior

Cessna Citation CJ3+

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Range
3,778 km
Passengers
6
Cabin height
1.45 m
Cabin width
1.47 m
Top speed
416 kt

The value pick. Very efficient, easy to charter cheaply, cabin is a touch narrower than the Phenom.

Learjet 75 Liberty exterior

Learjet 75 Liberty

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Range
3,852 km
Passengers
6
Cabin height
1.5 m
Cabin width
1.56 m
Top speed
465 kt

Fastest light jet in the sky, 51,000 ft ceiling, only flat-floor cabin in class. Bombardier ended production in 2022 so the fleet is used-only but young.

Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 exterior

Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

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Range
4,010 km
Passengers
10
Cabin height
1.45 m
Cabin width
1.47 m
Top speed
451 kt

The largest and fastest CJ. Single-pilot certified, transatlantic-capable with a Reykjavik stop, and a 2021 cabin refresh.

Embraer Phenom 100EV exterior

Embraer Phenom 100EV

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Range
2,182 km
Passengers
6
Cabin height
1.47 m
Cabin width
1.55 m
Top speed
406 kt

The premium entry-level jet. Four-seat cabin, Garmin G3000, and a 15 percent lower hourly rate than the Citation M2.

HondaJet Elite II exterior

HondaJet Elite II

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Range
2,865 km
Passengers
6
Cabin height
1.47 m
Cabin width
1.52 m
Top speed
422 kt

Over-wing engine mounts, a signature quiet cabin, and the 2022 refresh with autothrottle. A category of one.

FAQ

Common questions about the Light Jet

How many passengers can a light jet carry?
Six to seven adults with luggage. Eight is possible on paper but rarely comfortable.
Can a light jet cross the Atlantic?
No. Light jets top out at about 3,700 km of range. For transatlantic use a heavy jet.
What is the cheapest light jet to charter?
The Citation CJ series usually posts the lowest hourly rates, followed by the Phenom 100 and older Learjet 45s.