Aircraft types
Beechjet 400
The Beechjet 400 is a twin turbofan light business jet evolved from the Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond. Beechcraft acquired it in 1985, with first Beech-assembled aircraft in May 1986. Later variants included 400A, Hawker 400, 400XP, and remanufactured 400XT.
Cessna Citation CJ3
The CJ3 is a Cessna Model 525B CitationJet, a stretched version of the CJ2. First flew in 2003, FAA certified in 2004, powered by two Williams FJ44-3A turbofans with 1,900+ nm range.
Challenger 300
The Challenger 300 is a super midsize business jet by Bombardier with 3,100 nm range. First flew in 2001, entered service 2004. Uses two Honeywell HTF 7000 engines and carries 8 passengers. Improved variants include 350 (2013) and 3500 (2022).
Challenger 605
The Challenger 605 first flew in 2006 with GE CF34-3B1 engines and improved cabin over the 604. It was later developed into the Challenger 650 which entered service in 2015.
Citation 560XL
The Cessna Citation Excel (560XL) is a midsize business jet first flown in 1996. It features an unswept supercritical wing, twin PW-545A turbofans, and seats up to 10 passengers. Production evolved through XLS, XLS+, XLS Gen2, and Citation Ascend variants.
Citation M2
Cessna Citation M2 is a single pilot certified light business jet seating up to six passengers, launched in 2011. It has 400 knot cruise speed, 1,300 nm range, and twin Williams FJ44 turbofans producing 1,965 lbf each.
Citation Sovereign
The Citation Sovereign (Model 680) was developed by Cessna to bridge the gap between Excel/XLS and Citation X models. First flew in 2002, certified in 2004, with 350 built until 2013. Successor Sovereign+ introduced in 2013 with upgraded engines and avionics.
Gulfstream G200/Galaxy
The Gulfstream G200 is a twin-engine business jet originally designed by Israel Aerospace Industries as the Astra Galaxy. First flew December 25, 1997, with 250 units built before production ended in 2011.
Gulfstream G650
The Gulfstream G650 large business jet first flew in 2009 and was certified in 2012. It uses two Rolls-Royce BR725 engines and can carry up to 18 passengers. An extended range G650ER version was certified in 2014.
Hawker 750/800/900
The Hawker 800 derived from the DH-125 (first flew 1962), with the 125 800 iteration flying in May 1983. Variants include 750, 850, and 900 plus XPs. The 750 has a larger cabin and uses ventral fuel tank for baggage.
