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Premier I Light Jet Charter Guide

Premier I at a glance

Charter a Premier I light jet. Compare its broad six-seat cabin, baggage, 1,200-nm operator reference, 400-knot cruise and Pro Line 21 avionics.

Jet Partners arranges on-demand charter as an air charter broker. The selected direct air carrier confirms the aircraft and retains operational control.

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Premier I charter specifications and market context

Aircraft class
Light Jet
Manufacturer
Raytheon Aircraft, later Hawker Beechcraft and Textron Aviation support
Category hourly planning range
$6,800–$9,900 per billable hour
Years manufactured
2001–2005 for Premier I production

The Premier I is a light jet built around a carbon-fiber composite fuselage that creates a taller and wider cabin than many similarly sized aircraft. It can be attractive for a small charter party that prioritizes seated space and cabin cross-section, with payload, baggage and the individual aircraft's maintenance and upgrades requiring careful review.

Why the Premier I remains a charter consideration

Raytheon developed the Model 390 Premier as a clean-sheet light jet and delivered the first production aircraft in the early 2000s. The design combined a composite fuselage with a swept wing and later evolved into the Premier IA with cabin and systems refinements; production ended after the Hawker Beechcraft period, but Textron continues to support the type.

Variant note. This page reflects the original Premier I; the later Premier IA introduced interior and systems refinements and a different baggage reference.

Overview and production sources: European Union Aviation Safety Agency — TCDS EASA.IM.A.073 — Beechcraft Model 390 Premier; Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association — Raytheon Premier IA technical retrospective.

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 Premier I

A reviewed Premier I operator sheet measures the cabin at 4.11 meters long, 1.68 meters wide and 1.65 meters high and lists 2.2 cubic meters of baggage, while Duncan Aviation and a reviewed direct-charter tail publish 285 cubic feet of cabin volume. A reviewed serial-numbered aircraft provides six passenger seats in a four-place club plus two forward-facing seats, folding tables, a forward galley and an enclosed aft lavatory. Cabin windows provide natural light across the broad seating area, while power, Wi-Fi, seat condition, cabinetry and refreshment equipment remain tail-specific.

Seat configuration
Typically 6 executive passengers
Cabin volume
285 cu ft
Cabin dimensions
4.11 m (approximately 13 ft 6 in) on the reviewed operator aircraft long × 1.68 m (approximately 5 ft 6 in) on the reviewed operator aircraft wide × 1.65 m (approximately 5 ft 5 in) on the reviewed operator aircraft high
Baggage capacity
2.2 m³ (approximately 78 cu ft) on the reviewed operator aircraft

Direct-operator reference; usable compartment geometry, loading access and payload require tail-specific confirmation.

Cabin sources: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association — Raytheon Premier IA technical retrospective; TopJet Executive — Premier I direct-operator fleet specification; Jetcraft — 2002 Premier I serial 32 direct-tail specification.

Premier I range, cruise speed and flight deck

The reviewed Premier I operator sheet publishes 1,200 nautical miles of range and 400 knots of speed for its aircraft, while the reviewed direct-tail listing confirms Williams FJ44-2A engines and Collins Pro Line 21 avionics. Those tail-linked values replace the later Premier IA figures previously blended into this profile; the low-mounted wing and aft-mounted engines frame the regional mission, but actual payload, runway and reserve performance remains carrier-calculated.

Range reference
Up to approximately 1,200 nm on the reviewed operator aircraft
Direct-operator Premier I reference; passenger load, weather, routing and reserves affect a trip.
Cruise speed reference
Up to approximately 400 KTAS on the reviewed operator aircraft
Direct-operator Premier I speed reference; not an average block-speed guarantee.
Engines and efficiency context
Two Williams International FJ44-2A 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
Collins Pro Line 21 integrated avionics in the factory baseline
Aerodynamic design
Low-mounted wing with aft-mounted engines; installed aerodynamic modifications require aircraft-specific confirmation

Performance, engine and avionics sources: European Union Aviation Safety Agency — TCDS EASA.IM.A.073 — Beechcraft Model 390 Premier; Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association — Raytheon Premier IA technical retrospective; TopJet Executive — Premier I direct-operator fleet specification; Jetcraft — 2002 Premier I serial 32 direct-tail specification.

Is the Premier I right for your charter?

The Premier I may fit a regional trip for up to six travelers who value cabin cross-section and can work within the aircraft's baggage and payload plan. Jet Partners can compare the exact Premier I with the IA or another light jet, but the written proposal must identify the direct carrier, tail, seats, amenities, firm price and terms.

Jet Partners compares trip-specific proposals as an air charter broker.

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.

Questions about chartering the Premier I

How many passengers can the Premier I carry?
Typically 6 executive passengers. That is a model-level reference, not a promise for every tail. The approved seat map, required crew, payload, baggage and mission conditions determine the passenger count that the direct carrier can accept.
What is the charter range of the Premier I?
Up to approximately 1,200 nm on the reviewed operator aircraft is the reviewed planning reference for this profile. Direct-operator Premier I reference; passenger load, weather, routing and reserves affect a trip. Winds, weather, routing, runway conditions, payload and required reserves determine practical nonstop capability.
What should I verify when comparing Premier I variants?
This page reflects the original Premier I; the later Premier IA introduced interior and systems refinements and a different baggage reference. The written proposal should identify the exact variant, tail, seating, equipment and direct carrier rather than treating the directory name as proof of a particular configuration.
How much does it cost to charter the Premier I?
The reviewed category planning range is $6,800–$9,900 per billable hour. It is not a Premier I-specific offer; positioning, billable time, minimums, airports, taxes, fees, crew requirements and the actual aircraft determine the written trip price.
What cabin amenities are available on the Premier I?
A reviewed Premier I operator sheet measures the cabin at 4.11 meters long, 1.68 meters wide and 1.65 meters high and lists 2.2 cubic meters of baggage, while Duncan Aviation and a reviewed direct-charter tail publish 285 cubic feet of cabin volume. A reviewed serial-numbered aircraft provides six passenger seats in a four-place club plus two forward-facing seats, folding tables, a forward galley and an enclosed aft lavatory. Cabin windows provide natural light across the broad seating area, while power, Wi-Fi, seat condition, cabinetry and refreshment equipment remain tail-specific. Those are model-level and reviewed-aircraft references; every required seat, lavatory, power, connectivity, entertainment, catering and baggage feature must be confirmed on the proposed tail.
Who operates a flight on the Premier I 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.

Premier I 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.

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