Private jet aircraft classes
Complete guide to the 5 private jet fleet categories. Each class serves different mission profiles — from 45-minute Hamptons hops on light jets to 15-hour NYC-Tokyo non-stops on ultra-long-range. Includes popular aircraft, cabin specs, charter pricing, and route examples.
Light Jet Charter
light
Light jets are the workhorses of North American + European regional private aviation — 6-8 passenger cabins, 3-4 hour non-stop range, cruise speeds of 430-460 knots.
Midsize Jet Charter
midsize
Midsize jets bridge the light-heavy gap — 7-9 passenger cabins, 4-5 hour non-stop range, cruise speeds of 450-470 knots.
Super-Midsize Jet Charter
super-midsize
Super-midsize jets are the market's sweet spot for intercontinental range — 8-10 passenger cabins, 6-7 hour non-stop range, cruise speeds of 480-500 knots.
Heavy Jet Charter
heavy
Heavy jets are the workhorses of transatlantic + transcontinental luxury private aviation — 12-14 passenger cabins with true stand-up-tall + walk-around dimensions, 4,500-6,700 nm range, 490-510 knot cruise.
Ultra-Long-Range Jet Charter — G650, Global 7500, Falcon 10X
ultra-long-range
Ultra-long-range jets are the pinnacle of business aviation — 14-19 passenger cabins with bedroom + shower + full galley, 7,000+ nm non-stop range, Mach 0.