PHOTO GALLERY
Business Aviation
Business aviation is not a luxury alternative to commercial flying but a tool for managing time, risk, and flexibility. It enables point-to-point travel, avoids congested hubs, and aligns schedules with real business needs. In this photo gallery, we showcase a wide range of business aircraft, representing different classes, missions, and manufacturers across the global market.
Dassault Falcon 8X
The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range, tri-jet business aircraft known for its 6,450 nautical mile (11,945 km) range, allowing non-stop, high-speed (up to Mach 0.90) flights like New York to Beijing. Priced around $58–$60 million for a new model, it features three efficient Pratt & Whitney PW307D engines. (Photo: Leonid Faerberg)
BD-700-2A12 Global 7500
The Bombardier BD-700-2A12 Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jet, boasting an impressive 7,700 nautical mile range (14,260 km) and a top speed of Mach 0.925. It features four distinct cabin living zones, seating up to 19 passengers. (Photo: Yuri Kirsanov)
Gulfstream G-IV (SP)
The Gulfstream GIV-SP is a, long-range twin-engine business jet produced between 1992 and 2002, featuring upgraded payload and range capabilities over the original GIV. It typically seats 13–14 passengers, has a 3,880 nautical mile range, and was later redesignated as the G400. (Photo: Yuri Kirsanov)
Pilatus PC24
The Pilatus PC-24 is a Swiss-engineered "Super Versatile Jet" (SVJ) that combines the short-field, unpaved runway capabilities of a turboprop with the speed and comfort of a light business jet. Priced around $9.5 million to over $14 million for newer models, it is renowned for its signature large cargo door, 8-passenger capacity, and ability to operate from challenging, high-altitude airports. (Photo: Yuri Kirsanov)
Embraer Legacy 650
The Embraer Legacy 650 is a, large-cabin, long-range business jet produced by Embraer. It is an improved version of the Legacy 600, featuring upgraded Rolls-Royce AE3007-A2 engines, a 3,900 nautical mile range, and a three-zone cabin for up to 14 passengers. The Legacy 650, or its 2017 upgraded 650E variant, is recognized for its quiet cabin, spaciousness, and large baggage compartment. (Photo: Yuri Kirsanov)
Bombardier Challenger 850
The Bombardier Challenger 850 is a large, heavy business jet that offers a spacious, three-zone cabin for up to 16 passengers, often utilized for transcontinental flights. Derived from the CRJ200 airliner, it features a 1,625 cubic foot cabin, a 2,810 nautical mile range, and a cruise speed of Mach 0.80. (Photo: Yuri Kirsanov)
Bombardier Challenger 300
The Bombardier Challenger 300 is a popular super-midsize business jet, seating 8–10 passengers with a 3,065–3,378 nautical mile range and max speeds of Mach 0.82–0.83. Known for its wide, stand-up cabin, it is ideal for transcontinental travel. Pre-owned models are priced around $10-$11 million, with annual operating costs around $1.2M–$1.9M. (Photo: Yuri Kirsanov)
Gulfstream G550
The Gulfstream G550 is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jet produced from 2003 to 2021, known for its exceptional reliability (99.9% dispatch rate) and 6,750 nautical mile range. Powered by twin Rolls-Royce BR710 engines, it typically seats 14–19 passengers and features a three-zone cabin, advanced PlaneView avionics, and a 51,000 ft max altitude. (Photo: Leonid Faerberg)
Airbus A310-300
The Airbus A310-300 is a long-range, wide-body, twin-engine jet airliner, a stretched version of the A310-200 with added fuel tanks in the tail and wingtips for extended range, making it capable of intercontinental flights, often seating around 220-280 passengers in airline service but used for larger charters, and it introduced features like a two-crew "glass cockpit". (Photo: Leonid Faerberg)
Hawker 800XP
The Hawker 800XP is a popular, reliable midsize business jet from Hawker Beechcraft known for its spacious cabin, cost efficiency, and strong performance, featuring twin Honeywell engines, a range of over 2,500 nautical miles, and seating for 8-10 passengers. (Photo: Leonid Faerberg)
Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express
The Bombardier BD-700-1A10, widely known as the Global Express, is an ultra-long-range business jet that established the benchmark for intercontinental corporate travel. Manufactured primarily between 1998 and 2005, it remains a preferred platform for high-net-worth individuals and government special missions due to its spacious cabin and intercontinental range. (Photo: Yury Kirsanov)
Dassault Falcon 2000EX
The Dassault Falcon 2000EX is a super-midsize business jet known for its intercontinental range, spacious cabin, and advanced avionics, produced from 2003 to 2009. It was an upgraded version of the original Falcon 2000, featuring more powerful engines and increased fuel capacity. (Photo: Leonid Faerberg)
Gulfstream G650ER
The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range business jet that stands as an extended-range version of the flagship G650. Known for its record-breaking speed and intercontinental reach, it has a list price of approximately $70.5 million (Photo: Leonid Faerberg)
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