Textron Aviation
Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 achieves FAA certification and begins deliveries
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for history, production, cabin, performance.
Midsize Jet Charter
Compare midsize jet charter aircraft, cabins, range and planning rates. Request an itinerary-specific aircraft and direct-carrier proposal.
Midsize Jets model directory
Cessna Citation Excel
8 pax · 1,585 nm
Model-matched 3D tour
Cessna Citation XLS
9 pax · 1,802 nm
Related-variant 3D reference
Cessna Citation XLS Gen2
9 pax · 2,100 nm
Gulfstream G150
7 pax · 2,950 nm
Hawker 750
8 pax · 1,770 nm
Hawker 800A
8 pax · 2,675 nm
Model-matched 3D tour
Hawker 800XP
8 pax · 2,900 nm
Model-matched 3D tour
Hawker 850XP
8 pax · 2,642 nm
Model-matched 3D tour
Hawker 900XP
8 pax · 2,900 nm
Model-matched 3D tour
Learjet 55
7 pax · 2,150 nm
Learjet 60
8 pax · 2,500 nm
Model-matched 3D tour
Pilatus PC-24
8 pax · 1,800 nm
Model-matched 3D tour
Cessna Citation Ascend
8 pax · 2,000 nm
Model-matched 3D tourMission fit
Midsize jets may be evaluated for longer regional missions after aircraft and itinerary review.
Model range examples
1,585-2,950 nm
Published model seating
7-9 published seats
Cabin profile
Cabin and lavatory configuration vary by aircraft
Category hourly planning range
$7,750–$10,800 per billable hour
Midsize 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.
Aircraft category details
What is midsize jet charter?
Midsize jet charter is on-demand access to a twin-turbofan aircraft commonly evaluated when travelers need more cabin and baggage flexibility than a typical light jet without automatically moving to a super-midsize cabin.
Jet Partners can compare direct-carrier proposals around the requested airports, passengers, bags, schedule and cabin priorities, but the actual model, approved seating, installed amenities, payload and nonstop operating plan require written confirmation for each trip.
Page reviewed . Published specifications are planning references; the proposed aircraft documents and direct carrier determine the accepted trip.
How midsize jet charter fits private charter planning
The midsize category in this directory includes Citation Excel and XLS, Gulfstream G150, Hawker, Learjet and Pilatus PC-24 reference models, so it is a comparison set rather than one standardized charter product. Some aircraft emphasize cabin width and traditional club seating, while others prioritize short-field performance, baggage access or higher cruise speed; manufacture year and refurbishment can also create major differences within the same family.
That breadth makes midsize jets useful candidates for longer regional travel, selected domestic nonstop missions and multi-city schedules, provided the proposed direct carrier confirms the individual aircraft and complete itinerary instead of relying on category averages.
Category history and charter relevance
The Citation 560XL family illustrates the category's sustained charter relevance. Textron Aviation traces the series to the Citation Excel's introduction in 1998 and reported more than one thousand 560XL deliveries when the XLS Gen2 entered service in 2022, noting adoption by business, fractional and charter operators.
The category includes established Hawker and Learjet families alongside newer designs such as the PC-24. Updated interiors, digital cabin controls and modern flight decks have expanded the choices available for regional business travel. Before booking, review the age, refurbishment status and equipment of the actual tail.
Midsize Jets interiors, seating and baggage
Midsize cabins commonly have individual executive seats in club or forward-facing arrangements, with folding tables and windows beside the principal seats. Aisle space and headroom often provide more room than most light jets, but layouts vary by model and completion.
Textron describes the XLS Gen2 with redesigned pedestal seats and individual controls, improved acoustics and accent lighting. Other features include an optional forward couch, a touchscreen moving map, wireless phone charging and USB power at each cabin seat. Pilatus publishes PC-24 executive, double-club, divan and commuter arrangements. These examples show how cabin choices differ within the category.
Confirm the approved seat map, seat ergonomics, natural light, refreshment center, lavatory enclosure, power, Wi-Fi, entertainment and inflight baggage access on the aircraft actually proposed, and provide dimensions for unusually large bags, mobility equipment or other special items before sourcing.
Performance, engines and avionics
Manufacturer figures should be used as model-specific reference points rather than combined into an unsupported category speed. Textron publishes a maximum cruise speed of 441 KTAS, a maximum range of 2,100 nautical miles and a 3,600-foot takeoff field length for the Citation XLS Gen2. Pilatus publishes 440 KTAS, a six-passenger maximum range of 2,000 nautical miles and a 3,090-foot balanced takeoff field length for current-production PC-24 aircraft under stated conditions.
The PC-24 combines two Williams International FJ44-4A-QPM turbofans with dual-channel FADEC, a Honeywell-based Advanced Cockpit Environment, double-slotted flaps and vectored-thrust exhaust using the Coanda effect for its short-field objectives.
Winds, routing, temperature, field elevation, runway condition, payload, reserves and direct-carrier procedures determine practical range and airport suitability, so neither brochure maxima nor directory data guarantee a nonstop itinerary.
Compare the mission before selecting a category
A midsize jet is commonly considered for executive trips, family travel and longer regional or selected domestic missions where cabin room, baggage and schedule matter together. Share exact airports, dates, departure windows, passenger and baggage details, pets, mobility equipment, catering, connectivity and any nonstop preference before proposals are requested.
Any active planning range shown here is a whole-aircraft category reference from the Jet Partners pricing policy. It is not an exact model rate or a live offer. Positioning, billable minimums, airport and handling charges, taxes, crew requirements, weather, deicing and schedule changes affect the total.
Jet Partners acts as an air charter broker, while the properly licensed direct carrier identified in the written proposal operates the flight, retains operational control and confirms the firm price and final trip plan.
Questions to answer before requesting midsize jet charter
How many passengers can a midsize jet carry?
Capacity depends on the model and approved configuration of the individual aircraft. Directory seating is a model-level reference, while crew requirements, passenger and baggage load, payload and the proposed seat map determine how many travelers the direct carrier can accept for a specific mission.
How far can a midsize jet fly nonstop?
Published maximum range differs by model and uses defined manufacturer assumptions. Winds, weather, routing, runway conditions, passengers, baggage and required reserves can reduce practical range, so the operating carrier must confirm whether the requested itinerary can be flown nonstop.
How much does a midsize jet charter cost?
If an active category planning range is displayed on this page, use it only as an initial whole-aircraft reference, not a model-specific quote. Flight time, positioning, minimums, airports, taxes, fees, weather, crew requirements and the aircraft offered determine the written trip price.
Do all midsize jets have Wi-Fi and an enclosed lavatory?
No. Connectivity, lavatory enclosure, power, entertainment, refreshment equipment, seating and baggage access vary by model, year, refurbishment and individual tail. Put required amenities in the request so each one can be confirmed on the proposed aircraft.
Should I choose a midsize or super-midsize jet?
A midsize jet may fit a regional or selected domestic mission with a moderate party and baggage plan, while a super-midsize aircraft may provide more cabin volume, payload or range margin. Compare actual aircraft, operational feasibility and total written proposals rather than choosing from category labels alone.
Who operates a midsize flight arranged through Jet Partners?
Jet Partners acts as an air charter broker and does not operate the aircraft. The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the written proposal provides the flight, retains operational control and makes final safety and operational decisions.
Midsize Jet Charter sources
This editorial profile was reviewed September 7, 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
Pilatus Aircraft
PC-24 technical data
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for cabin, performance, engines, avionics.
Pilatus Aircraft
The new PC-24: more range, more payload and more possibilities
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for production, cabin, performance.
Federal Aviation Administration
Safe Air Charter
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for broker and operating-role context.
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
14 CFR Part 295 — Air Charter Brokers
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for broker and operating-role context.
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