Aircraft types
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.
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.
Challenger 800 series
The Challenger 870 and 890 are corporate shuttle versions of Bombardier's CRJ700 and CRJ900 regional jets. The 870 was delivered 2006-2015, the 890 starting in 2008. Flying Colours provided interior completion.
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.
Gulfstream G500/G550
From 2003, Gulfstream replaced the GV with G500 and G550 variants. The G500 is a reduced-range baseline version, while the 19-passenger G550 offers more cabin volume and range. G550 production ended in July 2021.
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.
HondaJet
The Honda HA-420 HondaJet is a low wing monoplane with two engines mounted on pylons above the wing. It received FAA certification in December 2015 with first delivery on 23 December, 2015.
Learjet 45
The Learjet 45 is a super light business jet produced by Bombardier Aerospace. First flew in 1995, certified in 1997, with first delivery in 1998. Features two Honeywell TFE731-20AR engines and typically seats nine passengers plus two crew.
Learjet 60
The Learjet 60 is a midsize aircraft introduced in 1993, manufactured by Bombardier with two P&W Canada 305A engines. An improved version of the Learjet 55 with longer fuselage and better performance. Production ended in 2007 after 318 deliveries.
