Monthly Archives: December 2014

Private Jet Charter Cost - Very Light Jets (VLJ) Very light jets are a marvelous method of private air travel, allowing a smaller number of passengers than a light jet, and slightly reduces range. These Very light jets are perfect for small flights under 1,500 nautical miles. Normally configured for 4-6 passengers, very light jets are very easy to classify. Any jet aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of under 10,000 lbs is considered a very light jet. While only capable of flights under 1,500 nmi, these very light jets can takeoff and land at smaller, municipal airports and have much lower operating costs than light jets do. Even though the operating cost of these aircraft are much lower, they still manage to fly at cruise speeds very close to those of a light jet. This opens a great deal of options if traveling smaller distances with a reduced passenger count. In terms of the private jet charter cost, a 1,000 nautical mile flight with 3 passengers on a light jet would cost approximately $3,000 an hour whereas on a very light jet, the cost comes down to a much more manageable $2,200 an hour. Both aircraft would take the same amount of time to complete the trip, and would be equally comfortable for the selected passenger count. The VLJ category of jets is very small, and is only home to a handful of aircraft. Many other very light jets are in development due to the success of the VLJs already in production. The most popular VLJs in development are: The HondaJet, Diamond D-Jet, eclipse 400, and the Cirrus Vision SF50. All of these aircraft have an estimated range of approximately 1,200 nautical miles and

Hourly Private Jet Prices - Light Jets Light jets are the backbone to the private jet charter industry. Light jets account for the largest portion of aircraft, narrowly beating turboprops and piston aircraft. Hourly private jet prices for the light jet category of private jets depend on location primarily, and tend to have a higher hourly charter rate outside of the United States. Since the United States is home to approximately 70% of the light jets available for charter, there is much more demand, and therefor much more competition in the industry. Light Jets can differ in hourly rate depending on the year of manufacture and the amount of flight hours on the aircraft in question, but generally cost approximately $2,000 to $5,000 an hour to charter. For shorter flights under 1,800 nautical miles, light jets are the best choice in terms of aircraft hourly charter rate, and generally seat 7 or 8 passengers comfortably. The in cabin-amenities differ from model to model and year from year, but generally include an in flight entertainment system, which may be comprised of both audio and video playback, as well as a partial lavatory and occasionally a partial (though hidden) galley. In-flight WiFi can be found on many newer light jets. In terms of the total cost to charter an aircraft, hourly private jet rates account for the majority of the costs, but other costs such as landing and takeoff fees, as well as standby and overnight fees (if applicable) can all play a large role in determining the actual cost of chartering a private jet. Using only the hourly rate for an example trip from New York to Florida, we can assume a total of 6 hours

Private Jet Cost Per Hour - Mid Sized Jets Mid sized jets account for a surprisingly large portion of jets in operation, though outnumbered by light jets. Mid sized jets are built for trips between 2,000 and 4,000 nautical miles, which is just able to make intercontinental flights possible. Boasting a much larger interior than light jets, and generally configured for the same amount of passengers, mid jets are much roomier and comfortable to fly in than nearly any light jet. The private jet cost per hour of these jets is usually $2,500 to $8,000 depending on model and location. The Bombardier learjet 45 for example, is a very small mid jet and is better categorized as a super sized light jet by many. Keep in mind, chartering a private jet in the United States will almost always guarantee a price on the lower end of the scale due to immense competition in the private jet charter market. Mid jets are no exceptions to this rule and can be easily rented for a decent fee. The costs per hour mentioned below are accurate, but do not include other fees such as airport take off or landing fees, crew fees, overnight and standby fees (if any) as well as much more. The pricing here is meant to give an estimated figure for chartering a specific jet compared to another jet in it’s category. For accurate pricing, you may use our booking engine by simply inputing your planned trip’s itinerary. The booking engine should be able to provide a very accurate web price that you may act on. Mid sized jets have a hourly private jet charter rate roughly double that of a light jet, and roughly

Super Mid Sized Jets - Private Plane Charter Cost Each type of aircraft has it’s own price range for it’s hourly cost. A super mid sized jet private plane charter cost can vary greatly, as many aircraft are put in to the super mid sized category. Super mid sized jets are of course smaller than large jets, but in which way? Large jets are generally configured for up to 19 passengers, or most commonly in the range of 12-16 passengers in a much more spacious cabin environment. Super mid sized jets are built on a mid sized jet architecture and are more closely related to mid sized jets than their large jet counterparts. Generally, a super mid sized jet can seat up to 14 passengers, but are most commonly configured in 7-9 seat configurations. Mid sized jets tend to have narrow cabins and can get cramped quickly, but super mid sized jets offer a larger cabin in almost every case. The approximate range of super mid sized jets starts at approximately 2,200 nautical miles, and stop short of 4,000 nautical miles. Keep in mind, for transcontinental flights and even longer domestic flights, a super mid sized jet is sufficient in range to make your trip without a fuel stop. Super mid sized private plane charter costs can be anywhere between $3,000 to $9,000 an hour typically, with some outliers such as the Dassault Falcon 50 which is an older aircraft and can be found for much more competitive prices in the United States. The cost of chartering a super mid sized jet is best suited for longer range trips (over 2,000 nautical miles) for around 8-9 passengers. Any longer itinerary or larger amount of passengers