Turboprop or ultra-long-range? The right cabin depends on how far you're going and how many are flying. A plain-English guide to the eight classes.
There is no single "best" private jet — only the right aircraft for a given trip. Two numbers decide most of it: how far you're flying and how many people are on board. Get those right and the class almost picks itself.
Short hops and small groups
For a handful of passengers over short distances, a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 or a very light jet like the Citation Mustang is efficient and can use smaller airfields closer to your destination. Ideal for regional trips of an hour or two.
The everyday workhorses
Light and midsize jets — the Phenom 300, Citation XLS+, Learjet 60 — cover most European and regional routes with a proper stand-up-ish cabin, luggage space and three to four hours of range. This is where most charters land.
Longer routes in comfort
Super-midsize and heavy jets like the Challenger 350 and Legacy 650 add a flat-floor cabin, more range and space to work or sleep — comfortable for transcontinental hops and larger groups.
Intercontinental and VIP
For non-stop intercontinental flying, ultra-long-range jets such as the Global 6000 cross oceans without a fuel stop. And when the group is large or the brief calls for it, a VIP airliner like the Lineage 1000 brings an airline-sized cabin fitted out like a private lounge.
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