Aircraft
Light Jet Charter
For private air charter trips up to 3,000 miles carrying less than 7 passengers the ideal type of private charter aircraft is a light jet. This type of private jet was created for short to medium
distance flights such as air charters between New York and Miami, or Atlanta to Houston. These private jets are not made for coast-to-coast travel.
The most popular types of light jets for private air charter are the Lear jet 35, Beech Jet, the Citation series and the Falcon 10.
These private jets can comfortably accommodate their passengers on a North to South air charter such as Ft Lauderdale to Boston, or a Palm Beach to Aspen private air charter. The average cost of
chartering a light jet ranges between $2,300/hr to $2,800/hr. The price for these individual private jets varies according to the safety ranking of the aircraft, its type, year of manufacture and year of refurbishing. Additionally, if the private jet operator has agreed to the additional scrutiny of the added safety ranking,through independent third party air charter certifiers such as Wyvern or ARG/US, the cost of these safety rankings are transferred to the customer.
The light jet is a good and economical solution for private jet charter for less than 3,000 miles, however, it is important to keep in mind that the most economical private air charter solution it is
usually not the most comfortable one. Light jets are characterized by low cabin height and limited baggage capacity. The typical light jet will have about 5ft in interior height and usually will not have an enclosed lav -a must have feature in every luxury private jet. That’s why a large crowd of private jet travelers typically charter a mid size private jet to accommodate their private air charter needs.
Mid-size jets
For trips up to 2,800 miles carrying up to 8 passengers, the ideal type of private air charter aircraft is a mid-size jet. This type of private jet was created for short medium distance flights. Air charters between New York and Miami, or from the northeast to the mid-west such as Pittsburgh to Cleveland for example. These private jets are ideal for transcontinental air charter travel. The most popular types of mid-size private jets are the Citation Excel,Citation III/VI/VII, Citation Sovereign, Gulfstream G100, Hawker 700, Hawker 800, Hawker 800XP, Lear 45, Lear45XR, Learjet 55, and Learjet 60. These private jets can comfortably accommodate their passengers on an air charter from New York City to Nassau or a Miami-Aspen run.
The cost of chartering a mid-size private jet is approximately $3,200/hr. The price varies according to the safety ranking of the private jet aircraft, its type, year of manufacture, and year of refurbishing. Additionally, if the private jet operator has agreed to the additional scrutiny of the added safety ranking, through independent third parties such as Wyvern or ARG/US. The cost of these private jet safety rankings is transferred to the customer.
At 40,000, feet passengers know that they are traveling in the best private air charter aircraft on the market, not the cheapest private jet they can find.
The mid-size private jet is built for comfort. These private jets generally feature comfortable cabin space, maintain a high altitude, and offer swift speeds. The typical mid-size private jet will have about 5.5ft interior cabin height and has a fully enclosed private lavatory-a must have feature in every luxury private jet. Private jets allow for customizations to meet a wide variety of business or individual needs for private air charter. That’s why a group of private jet travelers typically charter a mid-size private jet to accommodate their custom air charter needs.
Heavy jets
For non stop trips up to 7,500 miles carrying up to 14 passengers, the ideal type of private air charter aircraft is a heavy jet. This type of private jet was created for medium to long distance flights. Air charters between New York and London or Paris to Dubai or from one end of Europe to the other as examples. These private jets are ideal for transcontinental air charter travel. The most popular types of heavy private jets are the Challenger 600, Challenger 601, Challenger 604, Embraer Legacy, Falcon 900 Series, Global Express, and the Gulfstream G550, GII, GIII, GIV, GV. These private jets can comfortably accommodate their passengers on an air charter from Chicago to the Islands of the Caribbean or for multiple destinations around South America, Africa, or Asia.
The cost of chartering a heavy private jet is approximately $4,500/hr to $7,000. The price varies according to the safety ranking of the private jet aircraft, its type, year of manufacture, and year of refurbishing. Additionally, if the private jet operator has agreed to the additional scrutiny of the added safety ranking, through independent third parties such as Wyvern or ARG/US. The cost of these private jet safety rankings is transferred to the customer. However, at 40,000, feet the passengers know that they are traveling in the best private air charter aircraft on the market, not the cheapest private jet they can find.
The heavy private jet is built for comfort. These private jets generally feature large capacity cabin space, maintain a high altitude, provide swift speed, and offer the ultimate in luxury. The typical heavy private jet will have about 6ft in height and has a fully enclosed private lavatory-a must have feature in every luxury private jet. Private jets allow for customizations to meet a wide variety of business or individual needs for private air charter.
That’s why a group of private jet travelers typically charter a heavy private jet to accommodate their custom air charter needs for longer distance flights or multi-destination private air charters.
VIP Airliners
For trips up to 7,500 miles carrying up to 40 passengers, the ideal type of private air charter aircraft is a VIP Airliner private jet. This type of private jet was created for long-range air charters. Air charters for a large group of business people or an exclusive private tour or for a diplomatic entourage traveling between New York and London or from LA to Hong Kong for example. These private jets are ideal for transcontinental air charter travel.
The most popular types of VIP private jets are the Airbus Corporate Jet, A318 Elite, Boeing Business Jet and Embraer Lineage. These private jets can comfortably accommodate their passengers on an air charter to Europe or around The Americas, Africa, or Asia.
The cost of chartering a VIP private jet is approximately $5,200/hr and up. The price varies according to the safety ranking of the private jet aircraft, its type, year of manufacture, and year of refurbishing. Additionally, if the private jet operator has agreed to the additional scrutiny of the added safety ranking, through independent third parties such as Wyvern or ARG/US. The cost of these private jet safety rankings are transferred to the customer. However, at 40,000, feet the passengers know that they are traveling in the best private air charter aircraft on the market, not the cheapest private jet they can find.
The VIP private jet is built for comfort. These private jets generally feature lavish interiors, large capacity cabin space, maintain a high altitude, provide swift speed, and offer the ultimate in luxury. The typical VIP private jet will have about 6ft in height and has a fully enclosed private lavatory-a must have feature in every luxury private jet. Some models even include a full standup shower. Private jets allow for customizations to meet a wide variety of business or individual needs for private air charter. That’s why a group of private jet travelers typically charter a VIP private jet to accommodate their custom air charter needs to travel wherever and whenever they want.


