Light jets have been a staple of the business jet industry since the advent of the Learjet 23 in the early 1960s. These light jets provide access to small airports and the speed to be an effective air travel tool. While it’s true light jets typically aren’t as fast as larger private jets, there are more than two dozen light jets that have a maximum cruise speed exceeding 500 miles per hour.
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If you want to fly by light jet, because you don’t need the range, passenger, or baggage capacity of larger private jets, you don’t necessarily have to give up speed. Offering better passenger capacity, small light jets can comfortably seat up to eight people, making it widely popular among business travelers. These jets also have a higher average flight distance, ranging from 1,400 to 2,500 nautical miles with a maximum speed of 500 miles per hour. These capabilities make them ideal for shorter two to three hour flights, as well as transcontinental.
Like their smaller counterparts, small light jets can access small airports and runways, giving business travelers more flexibility and freedom to use less busier airports instead of crowded commercial airports. Although most small light jets do not have room for a cabin attendant, they can be outfitted with a lavatory, unlike most VLJs. Hawker 400 XP, Cessna Citation CJ2 and Dassault Falcon 10 are some of the popular jets available in this class.
Light jets are the smallest private planes you will find, but what they lack in size they more than make up for speed and luxury inside and out. These jets are smaller than you might expect but are ideal for traveling short distances with small groups. There are three main classifications within light jets. Very light jets, small light jets, and super light jets. The super-light jets can travel further and have a cabin attendant and a bathroom. These jets can also access the smaller airports giving them the perfect reputation for all business goers.
