Learjet 40XR Light Jet Charter Guide
Learjet 40XR at a glance
Charter a Learjet 40XR light jet. Review its 17-foot-8-inch cabin, seating, baggage, regional range, cruise speed and Primus 1000 avionics.
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Learjet 40XR charter specifications and market context
- Aircraft class
- Light Jet
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier Learjet
- Category hourly planning range
- $6,800–$9,900 per billable hour
- Years manufactured
- 2004–2012 for Learjet 40XR production
The Learjet 40XR is the shorter-cabin member of the Learjet 40/45 platform and combines a flat-floor executive interior with the quick cruise associated with the brand. It is often compared with upper light jets for regional business travel, with the actual seat map and baggage plan determining whether its performance advantage fits the party.
Why the Learjet 40XR remains a charter consideration
Bombardier certified the Learjet 40 as a Model 45 variant in 2003 and introduced the XR refinement with improved hot-and-high and range performance. The platform shares major systems and cabin cross-section with the Learjet 45, creating maintenance and operating commonality, while production ended before the later Garmin-equipped Learjet 70 generation.
Overview and production sources: European Union Aviation Safety Agency — TCDS EASA.IM.A.020 — Learjet 40, 45, 70 and 75 variants; Duncan Aviation — Business Jet Model/Market Summary — Light Jet reference data.
Light Jet category-level whole-aircraft planning range; not a live offer or a model-specific quote. Pricing was reviewed August 29, 2026 and the current planning policy is effective through November 30, 2026. Only a current written proposal confirms the aircraft, direct carrier, inclusions, conditional charges and total trip price.
Inside the Learjet 40XR
The cabin is approximately 17 feet 8 inches long and 5 feet 1 inch wide; the reviewed Execaire 40XR tail lists 4 feet 9 inches of height, 363 cubic feet of volume and 65 cubic feet of baggage. Its six-seat layout provides worktables, a forward refreshment center and aft lavatory, while cabin windows bring natural daylight to the flat-floor workspace. Compartment access, outlets, Wi-Fi, installed lighting and other amenities must still be confirmed for the proposed tail.
- Seat configuration
- Typically 6 executive passengers
- Cabin volume
- Approximately 363 cu ft
- Cabin dimensions
- Approximately 17 ft 8 in long × 5 ft 1 in wide × 4 ft 9 in on the reviewed direct-carrier tail high
- Baggage capacity
- 65 cu ft on the reviewed direct-carrier tail
Internal and external stowage; confirm loading access and payload on the offered aircraft.
Cabin sources: Execaire Aviation — Learjet 40XR C-GLRP direct-carrier aircraft specification; Duncan Aviation — Business Jet Model/Market Summary — Light Jet reference data.
Learjet 40XR range, cruise speed and flight deck
The reviewed Execaire 40XR tail publishes 1,992 nautical miles of range and 529 mph maximum cruise, equivalent to approximately 460 knots. Two Honeywell TFE731-20BR engines, a swept wing with winglets and Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics define the XR baseline; real nonstop capability and runway performance depend on payload, temperature, field elevation, winds, routing and carrier reserves.
- Range reference
- Up to approximately 1,992 nm on the reviewed direct-carrier tail
- Execaire Aviation aircraft reference; passenger load, routing, weather and reserves affect the trip.
- Cruise speed reference
- Up to approximately 460 KTAS on the reviewed direct-carrier tail
- Rounded conversion of Execaire's 529-mph maximum-cruise reference; not average groundspeed.
- Engines and efficiency context
- Two Honeywell TFE731-20BR turbofans
- Installed engine standard, thrust setting, altitude, payload and cruise profile determine fuel burn; the model-level engine identity is not a trip fuel-consumption guarantee.
- Avionics
- Honeywell Primus 1000 integrated flight deck in the factory baseline
- Aerodynamic design
- Swept wing with winglets and a flat-floor Model 45-derived fuselage
Performance, engine and avionics sources: European Union Aviation Safety Agency — TCDS EASA.IM.A.020 — Learjet 40, 45, 70 and 75 variants; Execaire Aviation — Learjet 40XR C-GLRP direct-carrier aircraft specification; Duncan Aviation — Business Jet Model/Market Summary — Light Jet reference data; Bombardier — Learjet model-specific ADS-B support matrix.
Is the Learjet 40XR right for your charter?
The 40XR may suit a six-person executive mission where a flat floor and speed matter more than midsize cabin height. Jet Partners can compare a specific Learjet 40XR with CJ4, Learjet 45 or midsize options, while the written proposal confirms the operator, tail, seating, amenities, firm price and terms.
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Confirm these details in writing
- Aircraft, cabin layout, passenger count and baggage fit.
- Named direct air carrier and available trip-specific safety information.
- Runway, payload, weather, routing and possible technical-stop limits.
- Total price, inclusions, conditional charges and cancellation terms.
The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the proposal retains operational control and makes the final flight-operational decisions.
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Learjet 40XR technical sources
This editorial profile was reviewed August 28, 2026 against the manufacturer, regulator, operator-provided and other technical references identified below. Performance and cabin figures remain planning references; the proposed aircraft records and direct carrier control the accepted trip.
Some external technical or market references contain aircraft purchase values or operating-cost estimates. Those third-party figures are not Jet Partners charter quotes and are not reproduced on this page.
View reviewed references
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
TCDS EASA.IM.A.020 — Learjet 40, 45, 70 and 75 variants
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for production, engines.
Execaire Aviation
Learjet 40XR C-GLRP direct-carrier aircraft specification
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for cabin, performance.
Duncan Aviation
Business Jet Model/Market Summary — Light Jet reference data
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for production, cabin, performance, avionics.
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