At first we wanted to entitle this page “All You Can Fly”, because we will offer here a glimpse on all the Private Aircraft Types available today. Ok, just the types, not the aircraft models, because the latter group contains a myriad of planes…
Private jets are a often considered symbol of unbridled luxury and exclusivity, but this is not always the case.
In certain circumstances you can rent a private jet for the same or slightly higher price than a scheduled flight. Especially if you fly to destinations that are not well served by commercial flights and for journeys that involve the use of more planes and additional ground transportation.
In this small guide we will show you the various types of private jets on the market and the average price for both rental and purchase.However, there are many other options to save money on private flights that we will explain elsewhere in this blog:
- Jet sharing
- Fractional ownership
- Empty legs flights
- All you can fly programs
To list the various types of private jet on the market is a titanic feat or almost. There are infinite models, as well as manufacturers and rental companies. Here is, however, an overview of the world of private jets and the various models available:
Private Aircraft Types: Super Light Jets
The Cessna Citation Mustang
In this category we find the smaller, very agile private jets that can also depart from very small airports with a reduced runway. There are 5000 airports in the United States alone that can be used by this type of jet.
They don’t have big maintenance costs like other categories of aircrafts and they are very good for small range trips.
The most popular aircraft in this category are the Cirrus Vision SF50, the Cessna Citation Mustang and the Embraer Phenom 100.
- Number of passengers: 4-6
- Range: about 1000 nautical miles (1852 km)
- Pros: They can use very small aiports and their maintenance is less expensive.
- Purchase Price: $4.4M (on average)
- Renting Price: $1,500-3,000 per flight hour
- Cons: The interior space is limited and cannot cover large distances without a stopover.
- Speed: 480 mph (889 kph)
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Private Aircraft Types: Light Jets
The Bombardier Learjet 45
In the category, for example, three popular private jet model are the Learjet 45, the Daher TBM 900 and the HA-420 HondaJet.
These aircraft also have the advantage of being able to use small airports.
However, as they have a longer range, they allow intercontinental flights. They became fashionable about 50 years ago when the business jet market was born.
Number of passengers: 5-6
Range: approx. 1500 mph non-stop (approx. 2778 kmph)Purchase Price: $9.6M (on average)
Renting Price: $3,000-5,000 per flight hour
Pros: they can take off and land on small runways and, like super light jets, have low maintenance costs. The cabins are a bit more spacious and equipped.
Cons: long non-stop intercontinental flights are not possible.
Speed: about 450 mph (833 kmph)
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Private Aircraft Types: Mid-size Jets
The Dassault Falcon 20
These types of private planes are designed to allow businessmen to make long-distance trips even between one continent and another. The midsize business jets are more spacious and therefore allow group travel with the possibility of working during the flight.
They have special spaces for business meetings, summits and also for relaxation. Some of the most used midsize jets are the Embraer Legacy 500, the Dassault Falcon 20 and the Gulfstream 250.
Number of passengers: between 6 and 10
Range: 2,000-3,000 miles (3700-5560 km).
Maximum flight time: 5-6 hoursPurchase Price: $15.7M (on average)
Renting Price: $4,000-8,000 per flight hour
Pros: you can work in groups during the flight. The cabin is pressurized for high altitude flights.
Cons: 2 pilots are required, given the maximum duration of the flight.
Speed: about 450 mph (833 kmph)
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Private Aircraft Types: Super Mid-size Jets
The Embraer Legacy 600
These private planes are suitable for intercontinental flights thanks to their maximum range of about 3500 miles.
Some very popular aircraft in this category include the Cessna Citation X, the Embraer Legacy 600, the Gulfstream G250, and the Bombardier Challenger 300.
These are very fast aircraft that allow businessmen to travel easily even to very far destinations.
The interiors are luxurious and are designed to allow business meetings on board even with many colleagues or clients.
- Number of passengers: 8-10
- Range: about 3500 nautical miles (6480 km), i.e. up to seven hours flight time.
- Purchase Price: $22.2 millions (on average)
- Renting Price: $4,000-8,000 per flight hour
- Pros: they are luxury planes with lots of amenities that make the trip really enjoyable. They are very fast and tuned for fuel economy. They allow business meetings on board.
- Cons: They are very expensive both for purchase or rental and for maintenance.
- Speed: around 500-550 mph (926-1018 kph)
Private Aircraft Types: Large Business Jets
The Bombardier Challenger 600
This family of aircraft includes the Bombardier Challenger 600, the Dassault Falcon 2000, the Dassault Falcon 900 and the Embraer Legacy 600/650.
- Number of passengers: 13-14
- Range: about 4,000 or more nautical miles (7,400 km), i.e. up to 9 hours flight time.
- Price: $33.8M (on average)
- Pros: they are extremely luxury with incredible amenities on board, like conference rooms, parking spaces, dinner rooms, lifts, lounges, etc.
- Cons: They are very expensive both for purchase or rental and for maintenance.
- Speed: aroung 500-550 mph (926-1018 kph)
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Private Aircraft Types: Long Range Jets
The Gulfstream G650
This private jets save a lot of time because they don’t have to stop for refueling. In practice, they can reach almost any destination on earth no-stop.
Unlike commercial flights you won’t waste your time at the airport and can land even at small airports closer to your destination.
They also fly higher (and therefore faster) than other private planes available for purchase or hire.
They are luxury planes and their cost is very high, only the big companies or super rich can afford them.
This category includes the Gulfstream Jets 550/650, the Dassault Falcon 7X and the Bombardier Global Express 5000/6000.
Number of passengers: 12-19
Range: about 6,500 nautical miles (12,000 km), i.e. up to 15 hours flight time.Purchase Price: $61.2M (on average)
Renting Price: $6,000-10,000 per flight hour
Pros: Long range jets, plenty of space aboard, time saving
Cons: The renting cost, the maintenance cost and the buying price
Speed: 450-480 mph (830-890 kph)
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Private Aircraft Types: Heavy Jets AKA Bizliners
The Airbus A380
The neologism “bizliners” stands for very large and very expensive private aircraft. More commonly called “heavy jets”, they are actually airliners converted for private use. Other names for these incredible private jet are “vip liners” and “business liners”. Everything you could want on board an airplane is on these jets!
This luxurious category of private jets includes the Boeing Business Jets, the Embraer Lineage 1000 and the Airbus models. The largest (and most expensive!) private jet in the world is the Airbus 380 owned by the Saudi prince Alwaleed bin Talal al-Saud. Its price is around $500 million. Click here to see a more detailed description of this stunning private jet…
- Number of passengers: 20+ (up to 220!)
- Range: 6,000 or more nautical miles (11,100+ km), i.e. 18 hours flight time.
- Purchase Price: $70-110 millions, but up to $500M
- Renting Price: $12,000-20,000, but up to $30.000 per flight hour
- Pros: they are extremely luxury with incredible amenities on board, like bathrooms, conference rooms, awesome bedrooms
- Cons: They are very expensive both for purchase or rental and for maintenance.
- Speed: around 450 mph (830 kph)
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