Capacity: 10–16 passengers

Range: ~4,000–7,000 miles (6,400–11,300 km)

Example Aircraft:

  • Gulfstream G450 / G550
  • Dassault Falcon 900
  • Bombardier Challenger 650

Features:

Multiple cabin zones

  • Full galley and luxurious lavatory
  • Flat beds for sleeping
  • Flight attendant onboard

🛩 Gulfstream G550

Capacity: 14–19 passengers

Range: ~6,750 NM (12,500 km)

Cruising Speed: 488 kt (~904 km/h)

Engines: 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofans

Cabin Size: 43.9 ft (L) × 7.3 ft (W) × 6.2 ft (H)

Baggage Capacity: ~226 ft³ (internal + external)

Features:

Advanced Honeywell Primus Epic avionics

Up to 4 cabin zones

Stand-up flat-floor cabin

Full galley and two lavatories

Crew rest area (optional)

Enhanced Vision System (EVS) and Head-Up Display (HUD)

Ideal use: Perfect for intercontinental business travel and ultra-long-range missions with comfort, reliability, and luxury.

✈️ Dassault Falcon 900 – Specs

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  • Capacity: 8–14 passengers
  • Range: ~4,750 NM (8,800 km)
  • Cruising Speed: 476 kt (~880 km/h)
  • Engines: 3 × Honeywell TFE731-5BR turbofans
  • Cabin Size: 33.2 ft (L) × 7.7 ft (W) × 6.2 ft (H)
  • Baggage Capacity: ~127 ft³ (internal + external)

Features:

  • Tri-jet configuration for added safety and performance
  • Stand-up flat-floor cabin
  • Full galley and lavatory
  • Optional second lavatory or crew rest
  • Advanced avionics (Honeywell Primus 2000)
  • Quiet and spacious interior with three cabin zones

Ideal use: Perfect for long-distance business or leisure travel, offering a balance of performance, range, and cabin comfort with unmatched operational flexibility.

✈️ Bombardier Challenger 650 – Specs

  • Capacity: 9–12 passengers
  • Range: ~4,000 NM (7,408 km)
  • Cruising Speed: 470 kt (~870 km/h)
  • Engines: 2 × GE CF34-3B turbofans
  • Cabin Size: 28.4 ft (L) × 7.9 ft (W) × 6.0 ft (H)
  • Baggage Capacity: ~115 ft³ (internal + accessible in-flight)

Features:

  • Wide cabin with flat floor and stand-up height
  • Full-service galley and enclosed lavatory
  • Advanced avionics (Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21)
  • Low cabin noise for optimal comfort
  • Conference-style seating and divans available
  • Optional Wi-Fi, entertainment system and satellite phone

Ideal use: A top choice for coast-to-coast or transcontinental flights. The Challenger 650 combines performance, space, and luxury, making it perfect for business executives and elite travelers.

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