Top 10 Business Jets & Private Aircraft Manufacturers
"Owning a plane is a guilty pleasure." - Bill Gates.
"I do get to a lot of places for Foundation work I wouldn't be able to go to without it." - Warren Buffett.
"It’s great to have a private jet. Anyone that tells you that having your own private jet isn’t great is lying to you." - Oprah.
"Whether you’re a former president or a former CEO, it seems one of the hazards of flying private is that some strange craving enters the soul that makes it unbearable to ever fly commercial again." - (from "The Palace Papers: Inside the House of Windsor." by Tina Brown.)
BUSINESS JET, private jet or, colloquially, bizjet is a term describing a jet aircraft, usually of smaller size, designed for transporting groups of business people or wealthy individuals. Business jets may be adapted for other roles, such as the evacuation of casualties or express parcel deliveries, and a few may be used by public bodies, governments or the armed forces. The more formal terms of corporate jet, executive jet, VIP transport or business jet tend to be used by the firms that build, sell, buy and charter these aircraft.
Almost all production business jets, such as General Dynamics' Gulfstream and the Gates Lear Jet (now built by Bombardier), have had two or three engines, though the Jetstar, an early business jet, had four. Advances in engine reliability and power have rendered four-engine designs obsolete, and only Dassault Aviation still builds three-engine models (in the Falcon line). The emerging market for so-called "very light jets" and "personal jets", has seen the introduction (at least on paper) of several single-engine designs as well.
Almost all business jets have rear-mounted engines, because the wing (mounted low for performance reasons) is too near the ground for engines to be slung underneath it.
Airliners are sometimes converted into luxury business jets. Such converted aircraft are often used by celebrities with a large entourage or press corps, or by sports teams, but airliners often face operational restrictions based on runway length or local noise restrictions.
There are approximately 11,000 business jets in the worldwide fleet with the vast majority of them based in the United States or owned by US companies. The European market is the next largest, with growing activity in the Middle East, Asia, and Central America.
Since 1996 the term "fractional jet" has been used in connection with business aircraft owned by a consortium of companies. Costly overheads such as flight crew, hangarage and maintenance can be shared through such arrangements.
Because of their low-volume productions and long lead times, new aircraft orders can take two to three years for delivery. This peculiarity fuels a large pre-owned marketplace, with aircraft for immediate availability.
Business / Private Jet News, Reviews & Resources
- 6 Private Jet Interiors That Are Like Penthouses in the Sky - "These six private jet interiors are like penthouses in the sky, showing how diverse tastes can be in the world's largest business aircraft. The bespoke bizliner concepts include fireplaces, 'smart fabrics,' and rain showers. The two real cabins also have flashes, but without the bling."
- 10 most expensive business jets on the market - "In recent years, more and more people have started to see the advantages of flying privately. During the COVID-19 pandemic, where border restrictions and a lack of scheduled commercial flights made it difficult for frequent fliers to travel, some seasoned passengers turned to private jets. This allowed for complete control over their in-flight experience. While some wealthy travelers opted to charter private jets for individual journeys, others chose an outright purchase."
- 10 Most Expensive Private Jets in The World - "Worth US$900,000,000." Luxury Zone. YouTube 12:15.
- 10 Most Revolutionary Business Jets of the Past 60 Years - "From a Learjet 23 to a Gulfstream G700."
- 14 most extravagant celebrity private jets - from Kim K to Elon Musk - "Billionaires are no strangers to the high life - especially in the case of private jets. Although owning at least one is a staple asset for many of the world’s wealthiest, not all jets are created equal, and some are inevitably more impressive than others - and of course come with different price tags. So, which billionaires own the most extravagant rides?"
- 17-minute flight? The super-rich who have ‘absolute disregard for the planet’ - "Kylie Jenner is far from the only celebrity to make short hops using private jets despite mounting concerns over the climate crisis."
- 41 super-rich's stunning planes, trains, automobiles & yachts - "Magnificent modes of transport that will make your jaw drop. Billionaires like to go from A to B in supreme comfort and style, and think nothing of splurging on the finest and most exclusive modes of transport imaginable. Read on to see the private jets, opulent trains, prestige cars and magnificent megayachts of the planet's richest people."
- A Guide To The Operating Costs Of The Gulfstream G700 - "Gulfstream's G700 provides luxurious amenities, circadian lighting, non-recycled air, and a speed of up to 531 knots. Operating costs post-purchase for the G700 can range from $2.2 to $3.5 million annually, depending on flying hours. Assuming the cruise speed is 552mph, a flight costs $19.69 per mile."
- A Look At The Unique Gulfstream G650 Interior - "Extreme comfort with every measure to avoid jet lag. Over 500 examples of the type have been produced, and popular demand led to a 3-year waiting list upon its entry to the market."
- A Look Inside The Private Jets Of Trump Administration Insiders - Forbes.
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- Airlines are flying again, but people aren't giving up private jets - "Private jets turn out to be a difficult habit to kick. Although airlines have re-established routes to popular summer destinations, rich people are still paying to fly privately to places like Miami, Mexico, the Caribbean and even Europe. Vista Global, a Malta-based company that caters to this elite pocket of the aviation market, reported a record month in July, even after rapid growth in the first half."
- AIRPLANE MANUFACTURERS
- Boeing launches record-breaking plane - "Boeing launches business jet capable of world's longest flight."
- Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G650: Battle of the private jets - "When it comes to unbridled luxury, some private jets are more fabulous than others."
- 'bullet' airplane that could revolutionize business aviation - "Is it an egg, a blimp or a bullet? Whatever you might want to call the shape of the Otto Celera 500L, it's one that catches the eye. It looks like no other plane out there, and for a good reason: unique aerodynamics."
- BUSINESS JET - Wikipedia.
- Carbon Offset Emissions Calculator for Private Jet Flights - "Calculate how much carbon emissions your private jet flight is producing and buy carbon offsets from a choice of organizations to compensate for it."
- celebrities whose jet pollution is 500 times the average person’s - "Researchers analysing celebrities’ private aviation found most flights were taken for leisure - and there was a spike for the UN climate conference. The average person globally has a carbon footprint of 4.3 tonnes of CO2, meaning the celebrities' jet emissions alone were 558 times as high."
- Celebs with the Worst Private Jet Co2 Emissions - "Our data reveals that the celebs have emitted an average of 3376.64 tonnes of CO2 emissions in just their private jet usage in 2022 so far. That's 482.37 times more than the average person's annual emissions. Some of the biggest offenders include Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, Kim Kardashian and Travis Scott."
- Comlux - since 2003. "Comlux is one of the leaders in Business Aviation, Transaction and Completion services. For over 15 years, we have been Engineering luxury for VIP customers looking for personal and professional management of their private aviation needs: aircraft sales and acquisitions, aircraft operations and charter management, cabin interiors, maintenance and upgrades. Headquartered in Switzerland with a global presence around the world, Comlux delivers World-class Swiss-made business aviation services at the highest standards of the industry."
- CONCORDE - 02.03.1969-26.11.2003.
- Confessions of a private jet flight attendant - CNN travel.
- Confessions of a VIP private jet flight attendant - "For many, the thought of catching a plane is far from luxurious: from spending countless hours lining up at security, to wrestling arm rests with other passengers as you face a crammed long-haul flight in economy."
- Controller - "A general aviation trade publication serving the needs of buyers and sellers of single- and twin-engine piston aircraft since its debut in 1980, Controller features used aircraft and detailed aircraft for-sale listings."
- COP26: What's the climate impact of private jets? - "There has been criticism of the number of world leaders and other delegates who have travelled to the COP26 summit in private jets."
- crazy world of celebrity private jets - in pictures - "Sex, drugs, and turbulence."
- Dassault unveils Falcon 10X business jet with world's largest cabin - "Dassault Aviation has taken the wraps off its latest business jet, the Falcon 10X. Still in development, the aircraft won't be built for several years, but the company had a virtual rollout to highlight the design and many of the features of what it claims is the business jet with the world's largest cabin."
- Dassault’s Falcon 10X Might Just Be the Most Comfortable Ultra-Long-Range Business Jet - "It boasts best-in-class interior volume and lots of ergonomic advances."
- Did you bring your PJs? The rise of the private-jet set - "With commercial flights in crisis, private aviation is trying to lure a new breed of first-time buyers."
- Donald Trump’s Private Jet Downgrade Was Bigger Than You Think - "From presidential Boeing 747s and 757s flying as Air Force One and his own notable VIP airliner, Donald Trump was recently spotted boarding a mere run-of-the-mill everyman type private jet. The former commander-in-chief’s ride would still be out of reach for most of us, yet, it’s the type of aircraft where you need to bend your neck if you stand-up. You might even feel your hair brushing up against the cabin ceiling."
- Donald Trump’s private jet used to be owned by Danish airline - The Telegraph.
- Dubai’s millionaires are fueling a private jet boom - "More millionaires are forecast to move to the United Arab Emirates in 2024 than to any other country in the world. Experts say the influx is driving a boom in private aviation. With aviation accounting for 3% of global carbon emissions not every nation is embracing private aviation with such fervor. The Netherlands last year declared its intention to ban private jets and small business aviation at its major Schipol airport from 2026."
- Electric aircraft - Wikipedia.
- Elon Musk offered a Florida teen $5,000 to delete a Twitter account tracking his jet. It wasn't enough - "Jack Sweeney, a 19-year-old from Florida, rejected a $5,000 offer from Elon Musk to delete his Twitter account that tracks the billionaire's private jet."
- Elon Musk SUSPENDS Twitter account tracking his private jet movements - but Florida teen owner shares link to back-up pages on Facebook, Instagram and Telegram.
- Elvis Presley’s Dilapidated Private Jet Sat in the Desert for 40 Years. It Just Sold for $260,000 - "Noting her husband's love of winged transport, Priscilla Presley spoke about the King's aircraft collection at the auction."
- Exclusive look inside the US supersonic presidential jet - "Exosonic was handed a contract by the Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate (PE) after impressing the military with its concept for a low-boom supersonic Mach 1.8 twinjet. It's a 31-passenger derivative of Exosonic's 70-passenger commercial airliner concept and is the ultimate in business jets - luxury leather, oak and quartz fittings, private suites for work and rest, and all at cruise times twice that of existing aircraft."
- Exploring the Cost of 10-Seater Private Jets - "To give an estimate, prices can range from approximately $3 million for an older, pre-owned model to well over $50 million for a new, state-of-the-art model with the latest in aviation technology."
- EXPLORING THE FACTORY WHERE HONDA BUILDS PRIVATE JET - Wired.
- Federal judge authorizes US to seize two of Roman Abramovich’s private jets - "US justice department prosecutors say both jets flew to Russia in March, violating export restrictions."
- Fixed-wing aircraft - Wikipedia.
- France to push for private jet curbs at EU level - "France will consult its partners in the European Union on ways to regulate private jet emissions after the comings and goings of French billionaires on the fuel-guzzling planes caused a political controversy over the summer, Reuters reports."
- From Trump & Putin to BeyoncÉ & Oprah: The 20 Celebs & World Leaders Who Spend the Most on Private Jets - "The high fliers fork out between $700,000 and $9 million per year."
- Glory days of Trump's gold-plated 757 seem far away as plane sits idle at a sleepy airport - "Trump's personal Boeing 757 was always the crown jewel of his wealth - the ultimate sign that he had made it. He's used it as a backdrop for sleek photo shoots, campaign rallies, VIP tours, for shots of him eating his Big Macs and KFC, plated, with a knife and fork. Trump loved to show it off - the customized cream-colored leather seats, gilded bathrooms, the seat buckles layered in 24-karat gold."
- Goodbye to the original celebrity private jet - "Learjet, once synonymous with private jet travel for the super-rich and famous, will stop production this year."
- Greenpoint Technologies 747-8 Model Video - YouTube 4:32.
- Gulfstream G650 That Mark Zuckerberg Flies - "It makes sense for celebrities to own or use private jets when they need to travel in style and discretely to get to where their fans or business call them on time. The Gulfstream G650 is one aircraft that seems to catch the eyes of most celebrities. Among those celebrities is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg."
- Gulfstream G700 - "Take a Full Tour Throughout Gulfstream's new G700 Aircraft." YouTube 8:31.
- GULFSTREAM G700, ONE OF THE FASTEST PRIVATE JETS TODAY - "As the current flagship offering of Gulfstream, the G700 is one of the fastest private jets in the skies today. This jet's maximum operating Mach number (Mmo) — which is the top speed that it can safely achieve - is Mach 0.935 or 0.935 times the speed of sound."
- Gulfstream unveils longest-range business jet in private aviation - "Ultralong-range capability meets next-generation technology. The all-new G800 takes you farther faster, guided by the award-winning Symmetry Flight Deck. Take it to the limit. The G800 is a marvel of performance and efficiency as it cruises for a globe-spanning 8,000 nm/14,816 km1 at Mach 0.85. All-new, high-thrust Rolls-Royce engines team up with the industry’s most aerodynamic wing to power you to new destinations, faster, while reducing fuel consumption and emissions."
- Gulfstream's new $75 million private jet is the world's largest - see inside - "Gulfstream has unveiled the world's largest private jet, the G700. The nearly 57-foot-long, six-foot-tall, and eight-foot-wide cabin is the tallest, widest, and longest in the industry."
- How Fast Can The HondaJet Elite II Fly? - "The Elite II is the Honda Aircraft Company's newest aircraft. HondaJets are famous for being stylish, efficient, and affordable, with over 250 examples produced. The Honda Aircraft Company was formed in 2006, with the HondaJet's development starting back in 1986. The most recent variant of the HondaJet family is the Elite II, with upgraded features and increased performance specs."
- IAS | INTEGRAL AVIATION SOLUTIONS - aviation consultants; aircraft completion and acquisition.
- Inside Bombardier's £55m Global 7000 jet - the largest ever made for business travel - The Telegraph.
- Inside bill gates' private jet colection - "Bill Gates has caused quite a bit of debate with his private jet travel. The Microsoft founder turned climate activist owns no less than four business jets, which he calls his ‘guilty pleasure’. His collection is worth close to $200 million and features not one but two Gulfstream G650s. What’s more, he has just invested billions of dollars in the world’s largest business jet service provider."
- Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s $25m Private Jet - "The first one to arrive at training and the last one to leave, Cristiano Ronaldo always goes the extra mile to keep on top of his game. This mentality translates across the superstar’s life. As the footballer continues to break records during the Euro 2020 tournament, we thought we’d take a look at the private jet he flies."
- Inside Elvis's long-abandoned private jet - The Telegraph.
- Inside Tiger Woods’ £48m Gulfstream G550 private jet with luxurious seats for 18 passengers - "Tiger Woods owns one of the world’s finest private jets - which is kitted out in the height of luxury."
- Is this the world's best private jet? - "The Boeing 787 that's an airborne penthouse apartment."
- Isle of Man tax breaks for private jet owners rose to £100m last year - "Exclusive: Crown dependency granted all applicants full 20% VAT refund on 19 aircraft."
- Jeff Bezos owns a $10 million Swiss private jet. See inside the Pilatus PC-24 with its unusual toilet in the galley - "Jeff Bezos owns a $10 million Swiss private jet. See inside the Pilatus PC-24 with its unusual toilet in the galley. Jeff Bezos owns three private jets worth $140 million in total, per JetSpy data. That includes a Pilatus PC-24, which the Swiss company calls 'the world's only super versatile jet.'"
- Jeff Bezos' $80m Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-fast machine - "Jeff Bezos recently bought a Gulfstream G700 - It's extremely fast and can almost reach the speed of sound - The aircraft broke two transatlantic speed records."
- JETVISER - business aircraft consulting and brokerage advisers. "When you need advice on selling, buying, financing, refurbishing or managing business aircraft, Jetviser is ready to develop and implement an intelligent strategy for you."
- Kim Kardashian shows off private 747 - "Kim Kardashian West and husband Kanye West were criticized on social media after posting Instagram videos of their private 747 flight."
- LEADER AVIATION - "The Better Way to Market Aircraft Worldwide."
- Learjet: Why the legendary plane is no match for today's jets - "Learjet. For generations, the name has been synonymous with business jets, with more than 3,000 of the small private jet planes delivered since the first Learjet 23 flew in 1963. In February this year, Learjet's parent company, Bombardier, announced it's ending mainstream production of the iconic plane, instead refocusing its efforts on its more roomy Global and Challenger business jets."
- Limiting Aircraft Data Displayed (LADD) - "The LADD program provides aircraft owners the ability to have their flight data filtered from distribution via the FAA System Wide Information Management (SWIM) data feed or filtered from public display by web sites that participate in the program. Vendors who subscribe to FAA SWIM Data feeds are bound by a Data Access User Agreement to filter any LADD participant from public display of aircraft flight data."
- Luxury VIP jets: How the super-rich fly - "Luxury jets whisk VIPs to their destinations in flying palaces."
- Max Verstappen’s Private Jet Costs $16 Million, Was Previously Owned by Richard Branson - "Max Verstappen is a Formula 1 World Champion, and his lifestyle proves it. The Red Bull driver acquired a private jet in 2020 for $16 million, which had been previously owned by billionaire Richard Branson."
- MAYWEATHER/PACQUIAO FIGHT: G-5 TRAFFIC JAM - TMZ Sports.
- Mexico's new government prepares sale of former president's $218m plane - "The big, luxurious airplane used to ferry Mexico’s former president around the globe is about to fly away permanently in one of the first moves by the new president to rid the country of what he has derided as a towering symbol of excess."
- “Mickey Mouse One”: Meet Disney’s Grumman Gulfstream I - "It’s often said that there’s no business like show business, and this is certainly the case when it comes to aviation. Private aircraft offer celebrities an exclusive means of getting from place to place, away from the hustle and bustle of commercial flying. Over in the US, Walt Disney acquired a Grumman Gulfstream I for this purpose, and it remains intact today."
- Millionaire sells his private jet: ‘I just can’t continue to do this’ - "The global private jet fleet has more than doubled in the last two decades and the market is on fire, with new industry records set for transaction and dollar volume in 2021 and 2022, according to a new report by the US Institute for Policy Studies. Private jets emit at least 10 times more pollutants than commercial planes per passenger, disproportionately contributing to the aviation sector’s climate impact, according to the report, which was published in May 2023."
- New Luxury Aircraft With Award-Winning Safety Tech Is the Ultimate Personal Jet - "When a private jet that already started out as a premium, innovative aircraft keeps getting better and better, you know that you’re in for a totally luxurious experience - from its looks, to how comfortable and safe you feel."
- One-percenters take to the air - "Flying accounts for about two percent of the worlds greenhouse gas emissions, but some passengers’ impact is far greater than others. In a week when the great and good are flying into the World Economic Forum at Davos we have decided to take stock."
- PATRIOTIC MILLIONAIRES FOR FISCAL STRENGTH - "Private jets shouldn’t have been tax deductible in the first place."
 - Porsche & Embraer present the ultimate pair: a sports car & a jet - "Customers who opt for a special edition Embraer Phenom 300E business jet can also buy a matching customised Porsche 911 Turbo S."
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- Private Jet Attendants Tell All About Flying the Super-Rich - "Billionaires in tighty-whities, pot-bellied pigs, massive tips, and mile-high escapades. Private air hosts have seen it all."
- Private jet emissions quadrupled during Davos 2022 - "Climate campaigners accuse leaders of hypocrisy as flights emit as much CO2 in a week as 350,000 cars."
- Private jet flight attendant lifts the lid on how the 'other half' REALLY live - as she opens up about her life in the skies catering to the ultra-wealthy.
- Private Jet Industry Stuck In A Holding Pattern - "For the record, all aviation is responsible for about 2% of global CO2 emissions totals. Business aviation’s carbon contribution to the worldwide total is around 0.04%. The opposers focus on emissions per passenger."
- private jet shopping service helping the super-rich skip VAT - "Naran is offering his customers a service that allows them to effectively courier their goods on a jet through a freight forwarding licence. The good news is that Naran has found a work-around to avoid paying the VAT. The bad news is that it is only good news if you’re a member of the private jetterati."
- Private jet use is more popular than ever & first-time buyers are driving record sales - "Business has been booming for some time for major private jet manufacturers, to the extent that firms have been unable to keep pace with skyrocketing demand since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Data from Transport & Environment shows that private jets are up to 14 times more polluting than commercial planes per passenger, and up to 50 times more polluting than trains."
- Private jets: 40% of these flights are empty. Further reason to ground them - "Labour is exploring plans to curb the use of the planes, which are increasingly popular among wealthy jetsetters. Can this luxury form of travel ever be sustainable?"
- Private jets can cut health risks - but add reputational ones - "Demand during the pandemic has remained strong, but companies will be keen to keep private flying under the radar."
- Private jets' incredible interiors - The Telegraph.
- PROVIDAIR - private aviation brokerage.
- Qatar Airways shows off world's first $102 million Gulfstream G700 luxury jet - "Qatar Executive, the corporate jet arm of Qatar Airways, has shown off its upcoming aircraft, the Gulfstream G700, at an event in Doha. The G700 is a fast, ultra-long range jet that can reach speeds of Mach 0.9 or 1111 km/h. Qatar Executive will be the launch customer for the jet, taking delivery of the first of 10 on order in 2022."
- qatari royal family selling boeing 747-8 private jet - "The Qatari royals have quite a fleet of private jets, known as 'Qatar Amiri Flight.' This fleet of over a dozen jets is owned by the government of Qatar, and is managed by Qatar Airways. These plans are exclusively used by the royal family, and other VIP government staff. One of the Qatar Amiri 747-8s, with the registration code A7-HBJ, is for sale. The 'HBJ' in the registration code has some significance, as that’s commonly how people refer to Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani."
- Roman Abramovich’s Private 767 P4-MES Is Up For Sale. Here’s What It Looks Like Inside - "Russian-Israeli billionaire Roman Abramovich, recently best known as the owner of the English Premier League football club, Chelsea F.C., is upgrading one of his personal rides to a Boeing 787. As a result, his private Boeing 767-300ER (registered P4-MES) is up for sale, and we can finally see what it looks like on the inside."
- Safest seat on a plane? - "Expert reveals the safest seat on an airplane. We asked an aviation expert. We rarely book a flight with hopes of getting one of the middle seats in the last row. Well, guess what? These seats are statistically the safest ones on an airplane."
- See the incredible sky-high luxury of the super-rich's private jets - "Billionaire-worthy jets you won't believe. Hopping on a private jet might sound like the epitome of luxury, but for the super-wealthy no ordinary plane will do. In fact, some are willing to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on the perfect plane. Read on to take a guided tour of some of the largest and most expensive private jets that money can buy."
- Super-rich fuelling growing demand for private jets, report finds - "Growth centred in US and China, with slowdown in Sweden attributed to Greta Thunberg."
- Taylor Swift claims she offsets her travel carbon footprint - "Taylor Swift has been criticised for her private plane usage, but claims to have bought double the amount of carbon credits needed to offset her flights for the Eras Tour."
- televangelist is asking his followers to buy him a $54 million private jet - to go with his other three - CNN.
- The Iconic Learjet Will Come To An End After Six Decades Of Defining Private Air Travel - "Time is up for the classic bizjet as Bombardier announces the end of Learjet production at its Wichita plant."
 - The Jet Business - since 2011. "The Jet Business is the world's first and only street-level corporate aviation showroom for the marketing and acquisition of corporate jet aircraft." The Jet Business features a full-size Airbus Corporate Jet ACJ319 interior cross section mockup. 25 Park Lane, London W1K 1RA, U.K.
- the most popular private jet destinations - CNN Travel.
- The Private Jets Of Formula One - "Aviation and Formula One have had a strong relationship since the beginning. Several key figures in the sport have shared their love for aircraft over the decades. As drivers gear up for the French Grand Prix later this month, we thought we’d look at some of the private jets they fly in."
- The Real Cost Of Owning A Gulfstream G800 - "This is the Gulfstream G800, one of the world's longest-range business aircraft that redefines luxury and performance. Powered by state-of-the-art Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, the G800 can accommodate up to 19 passengers. The base Gulfstream G800 price is $72 million before options, and the Honda Jet charter price or Honda Jet charter price is estimated at $13,000 to $20,000 per hour. Naturally, prices will vary depending on availability, fuel prices, ground fees, and more. There are two expense categories to consider: fixed costs and variable costs." YouTube 8:25.
- The rich are getting richer & they’re fueling a private jet boom - "Business jet take-offs and landings in the U.S. are up 40% year-on-year. Data from Jefferies Equity Research shows that as IPO activity climbed, the volume of business jet deliveries rose in correlation with it in 2021. Inventory of used jets is at record lows, around or below 3% for most major jet manufacturers."
- The super-rich want sundecks on their private aircraft - "Private jet concept with a sundeck and dancefloor showcased at Dubai Airshow. A helicopter with vegan seats, a private jet with a sundeck and garage, and a hotelier's plan to hold discos at 35,000 feet - all three concepts were unveiled at the Dubai Airshow last week among a host of others designed to lure VIP travelers back to the sky."
- The World of Luxury Travel: A Look Into the Private Jet Gulfstream - "Luxury and efficiency converge in the realm of private jets, where the Gulfstream series stands out as a hallmark of opulence, speed, and technology. Renowned for their unparalleled comfort and performance, Gulfstream aircraft have been the choice for executives, celebrities, and dignitaries seeking private and secure travels."
- This Airbus A220 private jet is a true apartment in the sky - "With a sitting room, dining area, relaxation zone, workspace, bedroom and en-suite bathroom and shower, you may as well live here."
- Turboprop - Wikipedia.
- Ultra-wealthy travelers are ditching traditional private jets & buying airliners - "See inside 2 airliner-turned-private-jets from Airbus and Boeing. Airbus and Boeing are selling their planes to ultra-high-net-worth individuals in addition to airlines. In 25 years of operation, Boeing has sold 250 of its Boeing Business Jets to the likes of royal families and wealthy individuals."
- United is offering high-paying customers their own airport terminal - CNBC.
- Want to fly like the 1%? A guide to private jets - CNBC.
- Warren Buffett dubbed his private jet 'The Indefensible' - then renamed it 'The Indispensable' after realizing it was worth the money - "Warren Buffett bought his first private jet in 1986 and upgraded to a much pricier one in 1989. Warren Buffett may be one of the wealthiest people on the planet, but he's notoriously frugal. The famed investor and Berkshire Hathaway CEO initially balked at the idea of owning a private jet, but grew to appreciate the luxury and convenience."
- Warren Buffett Is Making A $5 Billion Bet On Private Jets - "It's no secret that private jets are a lightning rod for climate campaigners, facts be damned. However, the industry is getting a powerful endorsement from the person behind its biggest player. Last Saturday in Omaha, Nebraska, Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett, speaking at its annual shareholders' meeting and responding to a question about See's Candy and NetJets, gave a lavish endorsement of Adam Johnson, the boss of his private aviation group."
- What Do Rich People Eat On Private Jets? - "It’s not easy to eat well on airplanes. Despite the obvious disadvantages - like not possessing kitchens - most airlines settle for terribly boring, terribly ‘cooked’ plates of food that never quite feel, well, edible. And then, of course, there are private jets. In spite of their size, these seem to be the singular route to eat well in the sky. Over the last few years we’ve seen Cardi B chowing down on crab legs in hers, Kanye West bingeing on Chick-fil-A in his, and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson sharing an enormous hand-crafted birthday cake - a gift from his flight crew - on Instagram."
- What Happened To Saudi Arabia’s Planned A380 Private Jet? - "Private jets come in all sizes. While most business and personal jets are small and mid-size aircraft, there are plenty of examples of larger narrowbodies and widebodies being used privately. The A380 would be the largest possible private jet - and could offer some amazing interior options. Only one has ever been ordered by a Saudi Arabian Prince. It promised a lot, but for unknown reasons was never delivered."
- What You Didn't Know About Private Jets - "While flying privately is currently in vogue, for many of us, private jets are closely identified with the Kardashians, Prince Harry and other boldface names. However, the core of the industry has little to do with the clinking of champagne flutes."
- Which Country Has The Most Private Jets? - "The most private jets are in the United States. Unsurprisingly, the US has by far the most private jets. Home to some of the world's richest business executives, athletes, and celebrities, the country also has some of the most expensive and exclusive private jets."
- Which world leader has the most expensive private jet? - The Telegraph.
- Who’s Who Behind the Most Expensive Private Jets in the World - "Celebrities are used to living lives full of luxurious items that the average Joe can’t afford. From sprawling mansions to top-of-the-line cars, being rich has never looked so good. While driving a fancy car is one thing, every A-lister knows they’ve truly made it when they buy a private jet. These multi-million-dollar aircraft aren’t just a means to an end, but an investment that allows the world’s elite to get from A to B. From Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett to talented artist power-couple Beyonce and Jay-Z, these famous faces know all about traveling in style."
- Why Bernie Sanders Flies By Private Jet - "For Bernie Sanders, It’s Not ‘Boxers Or Briefs’ But ‘Gulfstream Or Global Express’."
- Why Bill Gates Is Keen on Private Jets - "The convenience and perceived health benefits of flying private are attracting converts. The companies that service the planes may be even bigger winners."
- Why private jet CEOs are excited about the Global 7500 & G700 - "Private jet industry CEOs say 2 new planes coming out soon will change the business forever. See inside the Gulfstream G700 and Bombardier Global 7500."
- Why private jets are the next big thing for 'poorer' millionaires - The Telegraph.
- Why You'll Have to Wait Years Before Getting That Gulfstream Personal Jet - Bloomberg.
- World's 1st Airbus Private A220 Jet Delivered To Comlux - "Airbus has announced today the delivery of the world’s first ACJ TwoTwenty, a business jet based on the A220-100, to launch customer Comlux. The aircraft is in flight at the moment, and should arrive with Comlux in Indianapolis shortly. Comlux is undertaking a VIP installation of the jet on behalf of FIVE, a hotel group based in Dubai."
Top 10 High-End Business / Private Jet Manufacturers
 - AERION Supersonic - "In a world that moves ever faster, it would seem to follow that fastest is the ultimate goal. Which is why we are proud to introduce the Aerion AS2. With a top speed of Mach 1.6 and international range, the Aerion AS2 is far and away the world's fastest global business jet."
- AERO TOY STORE - private jets for sale.
- AIRBUS - founded in 1970.
- AIRBUS - Wikipedia.
 - Avocet ProJet - (2003-2005).
- BOEING Business Jets - founded in 1916.
- BOEING - Wikipedia.
 - BOEING 787 DREAMLINER
 - BOEING BUSINESS JET 777X - "Boeing Launches Longest-Range Business Jet Ever." Based on Boeing's best-selling 737 MAX airplane, the BBJ MAX offers more than three times the cabin space as most of its competitors, a lower cabin altitude, and the ability to fly 7,000 nautical miles (12,964 km).
 - BOMBARDIER - since 1989. "The evolution of mobility." The third-largest airplane manufacturer in the world after Boeing and Airbus. Set your sights on innovation you can count on with our Learjet, Challenger & Global aircraft.
- Bombardier Aerospace - Wikipedia.
- BOMBARDIER Business Aircraft - "Set your sights on innovation you can count on with our Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft."
 - BONUS JET - two seat, high performance, self-launching, jet powered sailplane by Desert Aerospace.
- CESSNA - founded in 1927.
- CESSNA - Wikipedia.
- CHALLENGER FAMILY - "The confidence to challenge everything."
- Cirrus Aircraft - founded in 1984.
- Cirrus Aircraft - Wikipedia.
- At $1.96 Million, The Cirrus Vision Is The Most Affordable Private Jet In The World - Forbes.
- New Luxury Aircraft With Award-Winning Safety Tech Is the Ultimate Personal Jet - "When a private jet that already started out as a premium, innovative aircraft keeps getting better and better, you know that you’re in for a totally luxurious experience - from its looks, to how comfortable and safe you feel."
- This is the world's cheapest private jet - Business Insider.
 - Cirrus Vision SF50
- SR20 - "The Perfect Dual-role Airplane."
 - SR22 - "Luxury Travel at its Best."
 - Vision Jet - "The Personal Jet. Defined." The Vision Jet is the realization of a vision to reimagine and reinvent the jet airplane in order to create a whole new category of aircraft —The Personal Jet. It’s a jet that’s designed to be flown by the owner.
- DASSAULT FALCON - "Best designed, built and flying business jets." First business jet built: Falcon 20 (Mystère 20) 1963.
- Dassault Falcon - Wikipedia.
- Dassault unveils Falcon 10X business jet with world's largest cabin - "Dassault Aviation has taken the wraps off its latest business jet, the Falcon 10X. Still in development, the aircraft won't be built for several years, but the company had a virtual rollout to highlight the design and many of the features of what it claims is the business jet with the world's largest cabin."
 - FALCON 6X - "The World's First Ultra Widebody Business Jet."
 - FALCON 7X - "The Benchmark for the 21st Century Business Jet."
 - FALCON 8X - "Fly Farther. Achieve More."
 - FALCON 10X - "The safest, most advanced widebody in the sky." The high end of the large business jet category has a new leader. With the sheer size and infinite layout possibilities of its cabin, the Falcon 10X elevates comfort, style, and flexibility beyond all expectations. And next-generation military technologies have endowed it with the beating heart of a fighter, with astounding safety innovations. You can be sure that its 7,500 nm (13,900 km) range and maximum speed of Mach .925 will help keep you in the lead.
 - FALCON 900LX - "Proven Performer. Reimagined for the Future."
- FALCON 2000LX - "Uncommon Ingenuity - Unparalleled Efficiency."
 - FALCON 2000LXS - "The optimization of a proven platform."
- FALCON 2000S - "One of the world's favorite Falcons."
- de Havilland Aircraft Company - (1920-1964). Responsible for producing the first passenger jet and other innovative aircraft.
- ECLIPSE AVIATION - founded in 1998.
- Eclipse Aviation - Wikipedia.
- EMBRAER EXECUTIVE JETS - Brazilian aerospace conglomerate that produces commercial, military, and executive aircraft since 1969.
- Embraer - Wikipedia.
- LEGACY 650 - "Incredible range and comfort."
- Embraer Legacy 600 - "A partner you can rely on." Competes on the upper end of the small to mid-sized range of business jets and is considered a 'Heavy Jet' aircraft. It has nearly the opposite design progression as the rival Canadair Challenger.
- Yevgeny Prigozhin plane crash: Embraer Legacy 600 jet had good safety record, say reports - "The Embraer executive jet model that crashed in Russia, apparently with Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin on board, has only recorded one accident in more than 20 years of service, and that was not related to mechanical failure."
- LEGACY 500 - "Designed for the 21st Century."
- LEGACY 450 - "Greater range. More comfort."
 - LINEAGE 1000 - "Complete luxury."
 - PHENOM 300 - "It's All That. And Much More."
- PHENOM 100 - "Entry Level Jet. Next Generation Technology."
- GLOBAL FAMILY - "The global mindset."
- GLOBAL 5000 - "Non Stop Freedom to Fly Globally."
- GLOBAL 6000 - "Travel Without Compromise."
- GLOBAL 7000 - "Luxury in Flight."
 - GLOBAL 7500 - "A new class of business jet." The Global 7500 aircraft stands alone as the world’s largest and longest range business jet. Within its luxurious interior are four true living spaces, a full size kitchen and a dedicated crew suite. Elevate your flight experience and discover the uninhibited freedom and tailored luxury of the Global 7500 aircraft - a new class of business jet.
 - GLOBAL 8000 - "The New Pinnacle in Business Aviation." The Global 8000 business jet offers industry-leading range and a cabin with three individual suites thoughtfully designed to maximize comfort and productivity.
- GULFSTREAM - since 1958. "The Gulfstream Difference." For more than 60 years, we’ve delivered on our promises. Each advancement we make is an investment in you. Together, we keep rising. Gulfstream has produced more than 2,000 aircraft since 1958.
- EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT THE GULFSTREAM G700, ONE OF THE FASTEST PRIVATE JETS TODAY - "As the current flagship offering of Gulfstream, the G700 is one of the fastest private jets in the skies today. This jet's maximum operating Mach number (Mmo) — which is the top speed that it can safely achieve - is Mach 0.935 or 0.935 times the speed of sound."
- Gulfstream Aerospace - Wikipedia.
- Gulfstream G650 That Mark Zuckerberg Flies - "It makes sense for celebrities to own or use private jets when they need to travel in style and discretely to get to where their fans or business call them on time. The Gulfstream G650 is one aircraft that seems to catch the eyes of most celebrities. Among those celebrities is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg."
- Gulfstream G700 - "Take a Full Tour Throughout Gulfstream's new G700 Aircraft." YouTube 8:31.
- Gulfstream unveils longest-range business jet in private aviation - "Ultralong-range capability meets next-generation technology. The all-new G800 takes you farther faster, guided by the award-winning Symmetry Flight Deck. Take it to the limit. The G800 is a marvel of performance and efficiency as it cruises for a globe-spanning 8,000 nm/14,816 km1 at Mach 0.85. All-new, high-thrust Rolls-Royce engines team up with the industry’s most aerodynamic wing to power you to new destinations, faster, while reducing fuel consumption and emissions."
- Jeff Bezos' $80m Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-fast machine - "Jeff Bezos recently bought a Gulfstream G700 - It's extremely fast and can almost reach the speed of sound - The aircraft broke two transatlantic speed records."
- Qatar Airways shows off world's first $102 million Gulfstream G700 luxury jet - "Qatar Executive, the corporate jet arm of Qatar Airways, has shown off its upcoming aircraft, the Gulfstream G700, at an event in Doha. The G700 is a fast, ultra-long range jet that can reach speeds of Mach 0.9 or 1111 km/h. Qatar Executive will be the launch customer for the jet, taking delivery of the first of 10 on order in 2022."
- The World of Luxury Travel: A Look Into the Private Jet Gulfstream - "Luxury and efficiency converge in the realm of private jets, where the Gulfstream series stands out as a hallmark of opulence, speed, and technology. Renowned for their unparalleled comfort and performance, Gulfstream aircraft have been the choice for executives, celebrities, and dignitaries seeking private and secure travels."
 - GULFSTREAM G280 - (2009-). "Performance and comfort with an all-access pass. Demonstrating impressive agility in short-field takeoff and landing, the Gulfstream G280 embodies bold, self-assured power."
 - GULFSTREAM G400 - (2025-). "Take the lead. The all-new G400 reinvents the large-cabin aircraft class with a boundary-breaking combination of performance and environmental efficiency." Discover a breakthrough formula for 21st-century business success. Reaching a maximum range of 4,200 nm/7,778 km1 at Mach 0.85 cruise, the G400 delivers you to farther destinations, faster. Travel nonstop from Geneva to New York, or São Paulo to Miami, while accruing significant time savings through the year.
 - GULFSTREAM G500 - (2015-). "The era of ultramodern aviation is here. The clean-sheet Gulfstream G500 unites performance and comfort with revolutionary technology."
 - GULFSTREAM G600 - (2016-. "The all-new, clean-sheet Gulfstream G600 brings you the latest in safety and style with our most advanced flight deck and award-winning interior design."
 - GULFSTREAM G650 family - (2008-). "The legendary G650 and G650ER set the standard for performance in business aviation. With one speed record after another, you simply cannot fly farther faster." Price: US$65 million.
 - GULFSTREAM G700 - (2020-). "The Gulfstream G700 delivers the most spacious, innovative and flexible cabin in the industry, plus all-new, high-thrust Rolls-Royce engines and the award-winning Symmetry Flight Deck." Price: US$75 million.
- A Guide To The Operating Costs Of The Gulfstream G700 - "Gulfstream's G700 provides luxurious amenities, circadian lighting, non-recycled air, and a speed of up to 531 knots. Operating costs post-purchase for the G700 can range from $2.2 to $3.5 million annually, depending on flying hours. Assuming the cruise speed is 552mph, a flight costs $19.69 per mile."
 - GULFSTREAM G800 - (2024-). "The all-new G800 takes you farther faster." Ultralong-range capability meets next-generation technology. The all-new G800 takes you farther faster, guided by the award-winning Symmetry Flight Deck. Take it to the limit. The G800 is a marvel of performance and efficiency as it cruises for a globe-spanning 8,000 nm/14,816 km1 at Mach 0.85. All-new, high-thrust Rolls-Royce engines team up with the industry’s most aerodynamic wing to power you to new destinations, faster, while reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
- The Real Cost Of Owning A Gulfstream G800 - "This is the Gulfstream G800, one of the world's longest-range business aircraft that redefines luxury and performance. Powered by state-of-the-art Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, the G800 can accommodate up to 19 passengers. The base Gulfstream G800 price is $72 million before options, and the Honda Jet charter price or Honda Jet charter price is estimated at $13,000 to $20,000 per hour. Naturally, prices will vary depending on availability, fuel prices, ground fees, and more. There are two expense categories to consider: fixed costs and variable costs." YouTube 8:25.
- HAWKER BEECHCRAFT - founded in 2006.
- BEECHCRAFT - Wikipedia.
- HAWKER BEECHCRAFT - Wikipedia.
 - HondaJet - since 2006. "Official Site of Honda Corporate Jet Aircraft."
- How Fast Can The HondaJet Elite II Fly? - "The Elite II is the Honda Aircraft Company's newest aircraft. HondaJets are famous for being stylish, efficient, and affordable, with over 250 examples produced. The Honda Aircraft Company was formed in 2006, with the HondaJet's development starting back in 1986. The most recent variant of the HondaJet family is the Elite II, with upgraded features and increased performance specs."
- IAI | ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES - founded 1953.
- ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES - Wikipedia.
- G-100 - Astra SPX. Part of the Gulfstream family of business-jets.
- G-150 - Midsize Business-Jet. Part of the Gulfstream family of business-jets.
- G-200 - Super-Midsize Business-Jet. Part of the Gulfstream family of business-jets.
 - G-280 - Super-Midsize Business-Jet. Part of the Gulfstream family of business-jets.
- ICON AIRCRAFT - founded in 2005.
- ICON Aircraft - Wikipedia.
 - Icon A5 - amphibious light-sport aircraft.
- LEARJET FAMILY - since 1962. "50 years forward."
- Learjet - Wikipedia.
- LEARJET 60 - (1991-2012). "Leading-Edge Innovation."
- LEARJET 70 - "Limitless Freedom."
 - Learjet 75 Liberty - "Don’t settle for less." The new Learjet 75 Liberty redefines the iconic Learjet brand and features the segment’s first private Executive Suite. Harnessing American know-how and efficiency, the Learjet 75 Liberty offers more people the freedom to stretch out and step up into a Learjet.
 - LEARJET 85 - (2014-2015). "Born to lead."
- LISA AIRPLANES - founded in 2007.
- LISA Akoya - Wikipedia.
 - AKOYA - amphibious ultralight aircraft.
 - MARTIN JETPACK - for thousands of years people have dreamed of flying. Martin Aircraft Company in New Zealand has made it possible with the unique Martin Jetpack!
 - NEXT GENERATION AIRCRAFT
- Otto Aviation - founded in 2008. It began with William Otto, realizing that the aviation industry needed to offer air travelers the convenience and comfort of private airfare at costs comparable to commercial airfare.
 - Celera 500L - "This Changes Everything." The Celera 500L is the most fuel efficient, commercially viable aircraft in existence. With 31 successful test flights performed, Otto Aviation is ushering in a new era of aviation through paradigm shifting performance and economics.
- PIAGGIO AERO - founded in 1884/1998.
- Piaggio Aero - Wikipedia.
- Pilatus - founded in 1939.
 - SAI Quiet Supersonic Transport - private superasonic business jet to begin customer deliveries by 2016 priced at US$80 mio.
- SyberJet - founded in 1959. Formerly Emivest Aerospace Corporation, and prior to that Sino Swearingen Aircraft Corporation SSAC.
- Emivest Aerospace - Wikipedia.
 - SJ30 - the first light jet that can fly non-stop New York to Los Angeles.
- TERRAFUGIA - founded in 2006.
- Terrafugia - Wikipedia.
- YUNEEC INTERNATIONAL - founded in 2009. "Electric Aviation."
- Yuneec International - Wikipedia.
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