Aircraft types
Beechcraft King Air 300
The King Air 300 succeeded the 200 series with more powerful PT6A-60A engines, first flying in 1983. The 350 replaced it in 1990 with extra windows and higher MTOW. The 360 was introduced in 2020 with upgraded avionics and autothrottle.
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.
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).
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 X
The Citation X (model 750) became the fastest civilian aircraft when introduced in 1996. First delivered to Arnold Palmer in July 1996, it featured highly swept wings, T-tail configuration, and Rolls-Royce engines.
Embraer Phenom 300
Embraer announced the Phenom 300 in May 2005 as a twin-engined business jet larger than the Phenom 100. It first flew in April 2008 and received Brazilian certification in December 2009. The aircraft accommodates nine passengers with a range of nearly 2,000 nm.
Gulfstream GIV
The Gulfstream IV, introduced in 1985, is a 14-passenger intercontinental business jet with improved range over earlier models. It was the first jet with standard winglets and first business jet with full glass cockpit.
