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Premier IA Light Jet Charter Guide

Premier IA at a glance

Charter a Premier IA light jet. Review its broad six-seat cabin, 78-cu-ft baggage reference, 1,340-nm range 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 IA charter specifications and market context

Aircraft class
Light Jet
Manufacturer
Hawker Beechcraft, now supported by Textron Aviation
Category hourly planning range
$6,800–$9,900 per billable hour
Years manufactured
2006–2012 for Premier IA production

The Premier IA refines the original composite-fuselage Premier I with cabin and system improvements while preserving its unusually tall and wide light-jet cross-section. It is a useful regional charter comparison for travelers who want seated space and six individual seats, subject to the proposed aircraft's baggage, payload and current equipment.

Why the Premier IA remains a charter consideration

Hawker Beechcraft introduced the Premier IA during the mid-2000s as the improved Model 390, updating the cabin and production details of Raytheon's original Premier I. Production concluded in the early 2010s, and surviving aircraft now reflect different refurbishment, connectivity and avionics-update histories despite sharing the same basic carbon-fiber composite-fuselage architecture and swept-wing configuration.

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; 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 Premier IA

The Premier IA cabin measures approximately 13 feet 6 inches long, 5 feet 6 inches wide and 5 feet 5 inches high, with 285 cubic feet of volume and 78 cubic feet of baggage. A reviewed Guardian Jet tail provides six pedestal seats, executive tables, a forward refreshment center, an aft lavatory and 110-volt outlets, while windows and the broad cross-section bring natural light across the seating area; ergonomics, Wi-Fi, service equipment and the internal-versus-external baggage split must still be confirmed on the offered aircraft.

Seat configuration
Typically 6 executive passengers
Cabin volume
285 cu ft
Cabin dimensions
Approximately 13 ft 6 in long × Approximately 5 ft 6 in wide × Approximately 5 ft 5 in high
Baggage capacity
78 cu ft combined

Model-level reference; confirm internal/external split, access, dimensions and payload on the proposed tail.

Cabin sources: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association — Raytheon Premier IA technical retrospective; Guardian Jet — 2007 Premier IA RB-187 direct-tail aircraft specification; Duncan Aviation — Business Jet Model/Market Summary — Light Jet reference data.

Premier IA range, cruise speed and flight deck

Duncan Aviation publishes 1,340 nautical miles in a no-passenger ferry profile and 426 KTAS normal cruise for the Premier IA. Two Williams FJ44-2A engines, a composite fuselage, swept wing and Collins Pro Line 21 avionics define the platform; performance figures remain subject to payload, temperature, runway, winds, routing and reserve requirements.

Range reference
Up to approximately 1,340 nm
Duncan Aviation no-passenger ferry reference; passenger payload, weather and reserves reduce practical trip range.
Cruise speed reference
Up to 426 KTAS
Duncan Aviation normal-cruise reference; not trip-average groundspeed.
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
Carbon-fiber composite fuselage paired with a swept wing

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; Guardian Jet — 2007 Premier IA RB-187 direct-tail aircraft specification; Duncan Aviation — Business Jet Model/Market Summary — Light Jet reference data.

Is the Premier IA right for your charter?

The Premier IA can fit a six-person regional mission when cabin width and height matter more than stand-up movement or long-range capability. Jet Partners can request a specific Premier IA and compare it with other light jets, while the properly licensed direct carrier and written proposal establish the tail, condition, amenities, availability, 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 IA

How many passengers can the Premier IA 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 IA?
Up to approximately 1,340 nm is the reviewed planning reference for this profile. Duncan Aviation no-passenger ferry reference; passenger payload, weather and reserves reduce practical trip range. Winds, weather, routing, runway conditions, payload and required reserves determine practical nonstop capability.
What type of charter mission suits the Premier IA?
The Premier IA can fit a six-person regional mission when cabin width and height matter more than stand-up movement or long-range capability. Jet Partners can request a specific Premier IA and compare it with other light jets, while the properly licensed direct carrier and written proposal establish the tail, condition, amenities, availability, firm price and terms. The direct carrier must still approve the actual aircraft, payload, airports, weather, routing and required reserves for the requested trip.
How much does it cost to charter the Premier IA?
The reviewed category planning range is $6,800–$9,900 per billable hour. It is not a Premier IA-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 IA?
The Premier IA cabin measures approximately 13 feet 6 inches long, 5 feet 6 inches wide and 5 feet 5 inches high, with 285 cubic feet of volume and 78 cubic feet of baggage. A reviewed Guardian Jet tail provides six pedestal seats, executive tables, a forward refreshment center, an aft lavatory and 110-volt outlets, while windows and the broad cross-section bring natural light across the seating area; ergonomics, Wi-Fi, service equipment and the internal-versus-external baggage split must still be confirmed on the offered aircraft. 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 IA 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 IA 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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