Compare Private Aircraft Categories
Review representative cabin, range, and capacity information, then request a trip-specific aircraft and direct-carrier proposal.
Aircraft Categories
Turboprops
King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 • Compare published models
UP TO10MODELSDirectoryUP TO1,845NMMax Model RangePublished model seating: 7-12Configuration variesTurboprop category examples for regional mission planning
Light Jets
Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 • Compare published models
UP TO22MODELSDirectoryUP TO2,221NMMax Model RangePublished model seating: 4-9Configuration variesLight-jet category examples for shorter regional missions
Midsize Jets
Citation XLS, Learjet 60 • Compare published models
UP TO13MODELSDirectoryUP TO2,950NMMax Model RangePublished model seating: 7-9Configuration variesMidsize category examples with additional cabin and baggage space
Super Midsize Jets
Citation Sovereign, Challenger 350 • Compare published models
UP TO17MODELSDirectoryUP TO4,018NMMax Model RangePublished model seating: 7-12Configuration variesSuper-midsize category examples for longer mission planning
Heavy Jets
Gulfstream G650, Global 7500 • Compare published models
UP TO16MODELSDirectoryUP TO7,700NMMax Model RangePublished model seating: 9-17Configuration variesHeavy-jet category examples for longer-range mission planning
Private jet selection guide
Choose for the mission, not just the model
Route length is only the starting point. Passenger count, baggage, runway performance, nonstop requirements, cabin height, and current operator options determine which aircraft categories should be evaluated. The selected direct carrier confirms mission fit.
Route and runway
Match range and takeoff performance to both airports and expected conditions.
Cabin and passengers
Plan for usable seating, stand-up cabin needs, pets, baggage, and in-flight work.
Availability and positioning
Review aircraft positioning and related charges disclosed in the trip-specific proposal.
Mission tradeoffs
Balance speed, comfort, fuel stops, and price instead of selecting by brand alone.