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.
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 604
The Challenger 604 intercontinental business jet accommodates up to nine passengers and has a range of 4,077nm. First flight was in 1994, certified in 1995, with 365 jets built before production ended in 2006.
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 G100 series/Astra
The Gulfstream G100 was originally the IAI Astra SPX twin-engine business jet, renamed in 2002 when Gulfstream acquired the type certificate. Production ended when the improved G150 variant was certified in 2005.
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.
