About this Jet

The Citation II Bravo, an extended and upgraded version of Cessna's most popular light business jets, can cruise at 459 mph and up to 45,000 feet. This jet can easily soar over – not around – air traffic and bad weather, keeping you on schedule. It's powered by two fuel–efficient Pratt & Whitney PW530A turbofan engines.

The Bravo can be flown by a single pilot who is certified for the task. That, along with the plane's fuel economy and low maintenance, keeps operation costs – and charter fees – unexpectedly modest.

Avionics in the Bravo are sophisticated in function but simple in their operation, which holds down fatigue for the pilot and, if desired, a co–pilot. The plane's instrumentation includes digital information panels, traffic avoidance information, weather radar, electronic charts and checklists, and digital maps.

The Bravo can take off and land on shorter runways, increasing airfield access. You're likely to get closer to your destination, requiring less time for ground transportation.

Onboard The Citation II Bravo

The Citation II Bravo–demonstrates its accommodating character before you even board. The cabin door's built–in stairs have wider treads than on previous models and one more step to ease entry.

The cabin is designed for comfort befitting the jet's range. With a 4.8–foot ceiling, the cabin is not stand–up, but it is quiet and has a considerable list of conveniences. Its quiet nature results from extra insulation in the fuselage walls and from an extra seal on the door.

Flight time is productive: Satellite–based phone service – which carries an additional fee – keeps you connected. Seats arranged in a club plan, with deployable tables between facing passengers, ease inflight meetings. Leather, armrests and multiple adjustments, including a recline capability, ensure comfort. Shoulder room is abundant.

The forward galley is appropriate for preparing and serving refreshments.

A lavatory, with doors for privacy, is aft of the seating area. Beside it is a storage area that accepts coats and other carry–on items.

The baggage capacity is 73 cubic feet – 28 cubic feet inside the cabin and 45 in an external hold. That's enough space for an ample number of suitcases, along with some golf bags or skis. There's an additional compartment under each seat.

About this Jet

Two Williams/Rolls–Royce FJ44–2C turbofan engines power the Citation CJ2 to a cruising speed of 468 mph, or 405 mph for longer flights. The jet cruises at 37,000 to 45,000 feet for turbulent weather avoidance. It can climb at a rate of 4,120 feet per minute.

The CJ2 is designed and engineered for single–pilot control, reducing flight costs. It employs a Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics system with three information screens, dual solid–state attitude heading reference systems, dual digital air data computers, a multi–sensor flight management system, situational awareness information, electronic charts package and XM satellite radio weather.

The plane is fuel–efficient, further reducing operating costs and making it an economical charter craft.

The CJ2 has better–than–average take–off and landing performance, meaning it is able to access more airfields than lesser–performing jets of comparable size.

Onboard The Citation CJ2

With a cabin nearly 14 feet long – 5 feet longer than the passenger space in the original Citation CJ – the CJ2 can seat more passengers more comfortably. Seating is typically seven but may go as high as eight.

At least four single seats are in a double club plan, lending themselves to inflight meetings. Tables between the two seats in each pair fold out for laptops and paperwork. An aisle separates each seat from the one beside it, increasing elbowroom.

Leather seats have armrests and recline for comfort. The side ledge has built–in drink holders.

An inflight phone lets you stay productive. You'll be out of the office but not out of touch.

The galley has ample storage in its cabinetry and handles refreshment duties with aplomb.

Each CJ2 has a lavatory with dual pocket doors for privacy.

Luggage space is a generous 74 cubic feet, with 14 of it accessible inside the cabin.

About this Jet

The far–ranging Citation CJ3 can fly as many as eight passengers 1,740 nautical miles at a 477 mph cruising speed. And it will do it on considerably less fuel than its smaller predecessor.

Two Williams/Rolls–Royce FJ44–3A turbofan engines power the Citation CJ3 and help it cruise as high as 45,000 feet. At that altitude, the CJ3 is above the traffic and above the weather, keeping you on course and on time. This jet achieves cruising altitude quickly, climbing 4,478 feet per minute.

In addition to its modest fuel burn, single–pilot certification keeps operation and charter costs down. The Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics system is considered by many to be the best in the business at keeping pilots situationally aware.

The CJ3's takeoff and landing distances are improved, meaning it can use even more airfields than the CJ2, getting you closer to your final destination. You'll lose less time to ground travel.

Onboard The Citation CJ3

The CJ3's cabin is nearly 18 feet long – 2 feet longer than the passenger space in the CJ2. Seating is more comfortable and flights are less fatiguing, even with the CJ3's longer range. Smaller light jets can't approach the eight passengers a CJ3 can transport.

To accommodate inflight meetings, at least 4 single seats are in a double club plan, with folding tables between facing seats. With an aisle separating adjacent seats, there's plenty of room to stretch elbows. It's easy to find a comfortable position in the CJ3's leather seats which have armrests and multiple adjustments, including reclining.

Travel time can be productive aboard the CJ3, whether you're meeting or not. You can stay in touch with the office and customers via satellite phone service. Fees may apply.

The refreshment galley offers generous storage. It's suitable for preparing and serving refreshments.

The CJ3's lavatory, aft of the seating area, has dual rigid pocket doors for privacy.

With 64 cubic feet of luggage capacity, there's plenty of space for personal and business-related items.

About this Jet

The twin Pratt & Whitney PW545C engines in the Citation XLS+ have a long 5,000–hour interval between overhauls, resulting in reduced maintenance costs and value–laden charters. They power the XLS+ to a cruising speed of 507 mph and a maximum altitude of 45,000 feet, above both heavy air traffic and foul weather. Top speed is 570 mph.

Shorter–runway capabilities are good, so you'll land and take off from airfields closer to your destination. That reduces the need for ground transportation, saving you time and increasing efficiency.

Your captain and first officer will be aided by top–rated Collins 21 Pro Line aviotics. They'll be situationally aware, with a traffic collision avoidance system, digital satellite weather service, digital airport diagrams, electronic checklists and redundancy for important functions.

Onboard The Citation XLS+

The Citation XLS+ cabin is high–function and aesthetically appealing.

All six individual leather seats in the Citation XLS+ are wide and recline for comfort, with plenty of elbowroom. Four are arranged in a club plan for conferencing, with a foldaway table shared by each pair of facing passengers. The rearmost single seats, which sit side–by–side, separated by the aisle, face forward and have individual tables. A couch placed against one sidewall is standard.

With 5.5 feet of headroom and a generous aisle, you'll move about the cabin with ease to reach the galley or the lavatory.

Satellite–based phone service – which carries a fee – and Internet connectivity make your flying time productive. The VIP chair has controls for the LED lighting and cabin temperature. The cabin has two 110–volt electrical outlets.

For relaxation, choose from such features as a CD/DVD player and moving maps.

Ninety cubic feet of storage is split between accessible space in the cabin and an external hold. The cabin also has a coat closet.

About this Jet

The Learjet 45 is small but quick. And it's very affordable to charter.

The jet can cruise at 465 knots – about 535 mph – and carry up to eight or nine passengers. Its cruising range is about 2,000 nautical miles. This small business jet, which has a ceiling of 45,000 feet, is powered by two AlliedSignal TFE731–20AR turbofan engines.

A Honeywell Primus 100 avionics system delivers its information to the pilot on four electronic screens. It uses a 3–D approach navigation system. An advanced anti–icing system, including engine anti–icing, enhances flight safety. A door7NDASH;mounted excess pressure relief valve helps to protect passengers.

The fuselage is constructed of high–strength aluminum alloys and assembled using a computer–aided manufacturing process.

The Learjet 45, which has been updated with newer technologies through the years, has earned a solid reputation for reliability.

Onboard The Learjet 45

Although the Learjet 45 is a small jet, its cabin is deceptively roomy. With a height of 4.9 feet, it doesn't offer enough headroom for most adults to stand erect. Seating, however, is typically laid out in a two–wide club arrangement, to maximize comfort and make the cabin feel as open as possible.

Amenities include foldaway tables between facing seats and cup holders built into the side ledge. A two–zone climate–control system allows separate settings for pilots and passengers.

The Lear 45 can hold 65 cubic feet of luggage in two compartments: 15 cubic feet inside the cabin, and 50 cubic feet accessible only from outside the plane.

Even at cruising speed the cabin remains quiet, with decibel levels held to 72, about the same as many cars.

About this Jet

The Learjet 55 was an evolutionary model for Learjet. The 55 has a shorter cabin than some earlier Learjets, but accommodations are wider and taller, increasing total passenger space by half. The plane inherited classic Learjet economy.

Like all Learjets, the 55 is fast and reliable. It cruises at 458 knots, or 527 mph. It can climb to 51,000 feet. It derives power from a pair of TFE 731&nsdash;3A–2B engines. The Learjet 55 uses the manufacturer's Longhorn style wings with modified winglets to cut drag,

Instrumentation typically has been upgraded but is likely to include dual Collins VHF20A avionics systems, dual VIR30A navigation systems, dual Collins TDR90 transponders, King 90A global positioning system, color weather radar and a traffic avoidance collision system.

Onboard The Learjet 55

Seating is typically seven or eight but can go as high as 10. Most seats are singles in a club arrangement, with shared tables between facing seats. Single seats are two across. Some examples of the 55 have a sofa as well as individual seats.

The extra space in the Learjet 55 cabin manifests itself in more shoulder room, more headroom and a wider aisle. Each 55 has a small galley suitable for snacks and drinks, and a lavatory, made more accessible by the additional cabin width and height.

In traditional Learjet fashion, the 60 cubic feet of luggage space is split: 40 cubic feet of space is inside, at the rear of the cabin, and 20 cubic feet of storage is accessible from outside the plane only.

About this Jet

The Phenom 100 provides quick, high–altitude transportation for up to seven passengers, or six with a co–pilot. Its twin Pratt & Whitney PW617F–E engines enable it to cruise at 390 knots, or 488 mph. That's best in the small–jet class. Maximum operating altitude is 41,000 feet – high enough to avoid longer routes due to bad weather.

The Phenom 100 can land on airfields as short as 2,722 feet, and take off on strips as short as 3,125 feet. That means you and five or six colleagues will get closer to more business destinations at jet speed. Because of its economics, this jet is ideal for small companies that need to travel short distances by air, or for families heading to vacation spots.

You'll stay safe with your pilot relying on Garmin–based triple–display avionics (giving the plane single–pilot capability), a flight management system, engine indication and crew alerting system, electronic checklists, Synthetic Vision System for poor–visibility landings, satellite–enabled datalinks, and weather radar.

More than 500 of these planes have been placed in service.

Onboard The Phenom100

For a small jet, the Phenom has a surprisingly spacious cabin, made to feel even bigger by its exceptionally large windows. Legroom is comfortable. The 4–foot–11 ceiling makes it possible to move about, including to the lavatory aft of the seating area.

The leather seats are roomy and have armrests for additional comfort. Four seats can be arranged in double club fashion, with a foldaway worktable between facing seats. The cabin has two individually controllable climate zones – one for the cockpit, another for the passengers.

Onboard entertainment includes CD/DVD and XM radio, inputs for laptops and iPods, 7–inch monitors at each seat, and moving maps.

Luggage space is ample for a small jet: 50 cubic feet in the cabin, and 5 cubic feet in an external hold.

About this Jet

The Premier I light jet can be flown by a single certified pilot, or by a pilot and co–pilot. Relying on a pilot alone can reduce costs and increase the passenger count by one.

Powered by two Williams International FJ44–2A turbofan engines, the Premier I can cruise as fast as 530 mph to a ceiling of 41,000 feet, giving it weather–avoidance capabilities. Weight savings in the Premier I fuselage and a roomy cabin result from the use of a high–strength carbon fiber/honeycomb composite. Less expensive than aluminum alloys to manufacture, composites help to keep acquisition and repair costs down.

Avionics are comprehensive, including a Collins Pro–Line 21 system with three digital display monitors and a Traffic Collision Avoidance System II.

This jet has excellent short takeoff and landing performance, increasing its accessibility to airfields. That can seriously reduce ground transportation time to reach your destination.

Onboard The Premier I

The spacious cabin is plainly evident. Jets in this class don't normally have this kind of space.

The composite construction of the fuselage walls makes them strong but unusually thin. A result is the wider cabin at the midline, which translates to extra elbowroom and a roomier center aisle. Couple the aisle width with a 5–foot–6 cabin height, and moving about the seating area becomes quite manageable.

Four seats are in a club arrangement, with a table opening from each sidewall to create an ideal inflight meeting space. Two additional seats face forward. All seats recline, are extra–wide and are contoured for comfort.

The cabin is LED–lighted. Two 110–volt electrical outlets are available. Two–zone climate control delivers comfort separately to the crew and passenger compartment.

The cabin is equipped with an array of entertainment features, including a CD/DVD player. Satellite phone capabilities keep you in touch with the office or clients/customers, so your travel time is productive. Fees may be added.

A refreshment center holds drinks, ice and snacks.

The aft lavatory has a door for privacy.

Baggage capacity is 73 cubic feet, with about a third of that accessible inside the cabin, and the rest in a heated external hold.

About this Jet

The Challenger 300 (visit the official website here) was a clean–sheet design for a plane that would serve as a private business jet, with long range, comfort, safety and business conveniences built in. The pilot and first officer are aided by the Collins Pro Line 21 system with its four large LCD displays to heighten awareness and reduce fatigue. Among its technological features are weather radar, stall protection, traffic collision avoidance, anti–icing and foul–weather navigation systems.

This efficient jet's twin Honeywell HTF7000 fanjet engines are known for long life and reliability. It's no wonder the Challenger 300 still owns five over–water and transcontinental–U.S. flight records. The jet can remain aloft for more than six hours. The Challenger 300 climbs at a rate of 5,000 feet per minute. It cruises at 458 knots – more than 525 mph.

Its value makes this jet a resounding success, with more than 400 having been sold

Onboard The Challenger 300

Business meetings at cruising altitude? No problem. The economical Challenger 300 boasts features that make it a clear value, including two seating configurations.

The jet–s cabin can accommodate eight passengers on four pairs of facing seats. The foldaway tables are big enough to handle two laptops each. Or the cabin can seat nine passengers on three pairs of facing seats and a three–seat sofa, putting five of the seats close enough for an effortless midair meeting of minds. Meals and refreshments are prepared in the onboard galley. The plane is configured to include flight attendants.

While in flight, it's business as usual. Place or answer telephone calls, send and receive email, and take advantage of other electronic communications. (Fees may apply.) If you're 6–foot–1 or shorter, you can stand upright in the Challenger 300 cabin.

Traveling with the family? The Challenger 300 keeps everyone happy, with in–flight access to the spacious luggage hold and an onboard entertainment system: a CD/DVD player, two 20–inch LCD TVs and digital sound, all controllable from any seat. Each Challenger 300 also is equipped with toilets.

About this Jet

The Citation Excel is fast and comfortable with a range up to 1,657 nautical miles. And it's extremely high–tech, with a riveted, hot–bonded aluminum alloy frame that's lightweight, strong and economical to manufacture. Operational costs of the Excel are more akin to those of a light jet, while its performance is that of a true midsize.

Its two Pratt & Whitney PW545 turbofan engines translate to multiple capabilities: favorable fuel economy, excellent short–runway takeoff, rapid climbing and a cruising speed of 486 mph. Short–runway takeoffs help ensure that the plane can access smaller airports closer to likely business destinations. This jet can cruise at up to 45,000 feet, letting pilots stay on course and on schedule while avoiding other planes and difficult weather.

The captain and first officer can rely on avionics that make their jobs easy, reducing fatigue and elevating safety. Even preflight checks are accomplished simply and quickly. Several flight systems that are set before takeoff adjust automatically in the air. The Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics system has advanced ergonomics; The screens convey multiple types of information, and relevant controls are on the faceplates.

Onboard The Citation Excel

This cabin is quiet, certainly a help during midair meetings or naps. Windows are triple layer and the door is triple sealed to reduce wind noise and drafts.

And the cabin is spacious. With 5.7 feet of headroom, moving about is relatively easy. The aisle is generous, resulting in room to stretch arms.

Leather seats have foldable armrests, sliding headrests and reclining capabilities. Four seats are in a club arrangement with tables, and the others are forward–facing. A two–seat divan is present in some examples, opposite the forward refreshments galley. Separate climate controls ensure comfort for the crew and the passengers.

Productivity is aided by comprehensive inflight communications, including Wi–Fi and satellite phone, for which fees may apply. There are also wide entertainment choices, including a music and video library. Controls and cup holders are beside each seat on the side ledge.

The aft lavatory is fully appointed and private.

Ten of the Excel's 90 cubic feet of luggage space are cabin–accessible. The rest of the storage is in an external compartment. The best–in–class hold is big enough not just for suitcases, but also for some golf bags and skis.

About this Jet

The Citation III was developed as a true midsize business jet – roomier, faster and longer–range than the earlier Citation models. It uses some composites in its construction, saving cost and weight.

The VI and VII were evolutionary models in the line, with still more room and seating for more passengers. All were designed for affordable acquisition and operational costs, which is reflected in charter rates compared with competing planes. They are certified for a pilot and co–pilot.

All three models use Garrett engines, with power and thrust increased in the VI and again in the VII. The Citation VII is capable of cruising at 544 mph. Cruising altitude is 43,000 feet, well above air traffic and adverse weather conditions. The Citation VII reaches cruising altitude in a scant 17 minutes, getting you quickly on your way.

Onboard The Citation III/VI/VII

Seating is arranged in a double club fashion: two groupings of four single seats. Each pair of facing seats shares a worktable. To augment inflight meetings and other work, soundproofing is improved in the Citation VII.

The plane has a full complement of inflight communications services, including phone and Internet, so you'll be able to conduct business from 43,000 feet. Service–specific fees may be charged. A wide range of in–cabin entertainment also is available.

Like the III and VI, the Citation VII has a full, private lavatory, but in the VII it is expanded to double as a dressing room.

Each of these jets is equipped with a refreshments–grade galley

Up to 54 cubic feet of luggage space is in an external compartment.

About this Jet

The Falcon 20F is a medium business jet that can fly four passengers at more than 450 miles per hour for a distance of more than 1,500 nautical miles. It typically seats nine passengers. This economical jet is the final iteration of the Falcon 20, a French jet that set standards for the industry and has evolved over three decades.

Powered by two General Electric CF700–2D–2 engines, the Falcon 20F can cruise at 472 miles per hour on shorter flights. It typically cruises at an altitude of 39,000 feet, but in the event of threats to your schedule — heavy air traffic or severe weather conditions — the Falcon 20F can reach 42,000 feet to skirt the problems without having to go off course.

The Falcon 20F has excellent small-field capabilities, enabling it to get to places that bigger jets can't. That means you can fly closer to your destination, spending less time using slow ground transportation.

Avionics vary widely because of this jet's long production run, but these jets have been upgraded steadily over the years. A typical arrangement includes video displays for flight information, dual flight control computers, dual flight management computers, a flight guidance computer, dual global positioning sensors, and other redundancies that ensure maximum safety and lessen fatigue for the pilot and first officer.

The Falcon 20F has proven its reliability, speed and safety in decades of use over millions of hours of operation.

Onboard The Falcon 20F

The Falcon 20F usually seats nine in a double-club arrangement and a single forward-facing seat, or a single club arrangement, a divan and two single seats across from the sofa. Both arrangements are well suited to inflight meetings and productivity, with popup tables to accommodate laptops and paperwork, and built-in phones and cup holders on the side ledge. Full satellite–based communications are available, so you'll stay in touch with the office, clients and customers by phone or online. Fees apply.

Space is generous, with 5.7 feet of headroom and a wide aisle making it easy to reach members of your team, the aft lavatory or the forward refreshments galley. The wide leather–covered seats offer excellent support and considerable comfort. The round Falcon windows let in plenty of light.

The Falcon 20F holds 41 cubic feet of luggage, all of it accessible from inside the cabin.

About this Jet

The Hawker 800XP is a midsize business jet with transcontinental U.S. range and three hours of flying time. This jet is economical to operate but capable of long flights, making it a good candidate for charter flights. In addition to mid-range domestic or European flights when carrying its capacity of 8 (or more in some configurations), it is capable of flying transcontinental U.S. trips if carrying four passengers.

The 800XP uses the wings from the Hawker 1000, giving it more range and better climbing capability than earlier models.

Two AlliedSignal TFE731-5BR engines power the Hawker 800XP to a maximum cruising speed of 513 miles per hour, and to an altitude of 41,000 feet to avoid air traffic and turbulent weather. That means you'll reach your destination on time. The Hawker 800XP typically cruises at 460 miles per hour at an altitude of 39,000 feet. And it is able to take off from and land on shorter runways, giving it access to more airfields and getting you closer to your final destination and cutting ground transportation time.

The captain and first officer rely on information from the Honeywell SPZ–8000 suite, which includes GPS, high-frequency communications, a ground proximity warning system, Traffic Collision Avoidance System II and dual autopilot. Five screens and analog controls convey flight and systems information.

Onboard The Hawker 800XP

Abundant space makes the cabin of the Hawker 800XP inviting and comfortable.

With a cabin that's 6 feet wide, the aisle is navigable and there's room to stretch your arms. And with 5 feet, 9 inches of headroom it's easy to reach the lavatory or galley. The seating arrangement is typically for eight: a four-person club section with swivel seats, a three-person divan, and one forward–facing seat

The seats are wide, and deployable tables contribute to the success of inflight meetings. Travel time is also made productive by full communications services, including satellite phone and Internet connectivity. Fees may apply.

The galley, which routinely handles refreshments, is sized and equipped to accept catered meals ordered and delivered preflight. An attendant is available for preparation and serving.

The 800XP offers CD/DVD service that can be viewed on forward and aft digital displays.

The Hawker 800XP has 48 cubic feet of luggage space, all of it accessible inflight.

About this Jet

The Hawker 1000 is a longer–range iteration of the Hawker 850 XPR. This midsize business jet is capable of transcontinental U.S. flights and intercontinental flights, including trans–Atlantic. It can fly up to 3,105 nautical miles nonstop. Versions that seat up to 15, instead of eight or nine, have a range that is shorter.

A captain and first officer fly the craft.

Twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305 turbofan engines power it to a top cruising speed of 520 mph. Its long–range cruising speed is 460 mph at 37,000 feet, with certification to operate at 43,000 feet for bad–weather and traffic avoidance.

The engines help you to be good neighbors, too. They reduce exterior noise, giving the jet an on–the–ground noise footprint about a third the size of that from a comparably sized turboprop plane.

A digital engine control system reduces the pilots' workload before flights and adjusts engine performance to maximize fuel consumption while in the air. A Honeywell SPX–8000 dual–channel digital flight system uses five digital panels to display data from such features as a Doppler turbulence system, a lightning sensor system and a Bendix/King KHF transceiver.

Onboard The Hawker 1000

A typical Hawker 1000 cabin configuration has four club–plan single seats, another single, forward–facing seat and a divan for two or three passengers. Single seats have foldout worktables, with each pair of facing club seats sharing one.

Travel time is productive and less tiring with the cabin's comfortable, wide seats and deployable tables. Satellite phone and Internet connectivity are available, with some applicable fees. The cabin has 110–volt outlets.

Onboard entertainment includes a CD/DVD player, with fore and aft bulwark–mounted video screens. Controls are side–ledge mounted beside each seat.

The 1000 has a full lavatory aft of the seating area.

Its galley, designed for refreshments or receiving catered meals, is forward, behind the cockpit.

Storage space is opposite the galley. The Hawker 1000 holds 50 cubic feet of luggage, all of it accessible inside the cabin.

About this Jet

The Learjet 60 boasted the line's biggest cabin, in both width and headroom. Characteristic of this Learjet is its speed – it cruises at 453 knots, or 521 mph, and hits a top speed of 536 mph. The 60 can cruise at up to 51,000 feet. And it gets there in a hurry, climbing at up to 4,500 feet per minute. Power comes from two Pratt & Whitney PW305A turbofans fanjet engines designed for quiet takeoff.

The pilot and first officer are well aware of their surroundings with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics and its four LCD screens. It's also equipped with a dual Attitude Heading Reference System, a dual navigation/communications system and a Traffic Collision Avoidance System. It all adds up to reduced pilot fatigue and elevated safety.

With its durable engines and redundant mechanicals and electricals, the Learjet 60 has proven its reliability. Hundreds of these planes continue to serve the business community. The 60 has access to more locations because of its short–takeoff capabilities.

Modified winglets and deltoid wings beneath the tail section, both aids to stability and a reduction on drag, tip you off to the plane's identity

Onboard The Learjet 60

The improvements over previous Learjets are evident as you step into the bright cabin. There's more elbow room and enough headroom for a 5–foot–7 person to stand upright. The aisle is wider. A video screen is mounted on the forward bulkhead. The seats, with four in a club arrangement that's perfect for midair conferencing, are Learjet–comfortable. Even the aesthetics are improved, with a solid wood side ledge that has built–in cup holders and cabin management controls.

Stay in touch with your business through complete connectivity, including email, Internet and phone service. (A Wi–Fi service fee applies.)

To relax, tap into the jet's entertainment system. Choose from the plane's music library or play a movie. If you'd rather play something from your own music or video files, you can connect your laptop or iPod.

Catering on any level you choose – from snacks to a four–course meal – can be pre–ordered and served aboard your chartered Learjet 60

About this Jet

The Phenom 300 offers single–pilot economy and high–altitude, above–the–weather transportation for up to nine passengers. Its twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW500 engines enable it to cruise at 521 mph and reach a top speed of 593 mph. Maximum operating altitude is 45,000 feet – plenty high enough to evade rough weather that could otherwise force a longer route and delay your arrival.

The Phenom 300 will get you closer to more business destinations. It can land on airfields as short as 2,621 feet, and take off on strips as short as 3,138 feet.

Safety is paramount on the Phenom 300. It is the only plane in its class with hot–air anti–icing for wings and the vertical tail stabilizer. Instruments are designed for single–pilot use. Your pilot, and your copilot if you choose, will rely on Garmin–based triple–display avionics, a flight management system, engine indication and crew alerting system, electronic checklists, Synthetic Vision System for poor–visibility landings, satellite–enabled datalinks, and weather radar.

Hundreds of these planes have been placed in service.

Onboard The Phenom 300

Big windows: You see them right away because they make the Phenom 300 cabin so bright. And yes, those big windows have shades. Even the lavatory has two frosted windows for light – and a pocket door for privacy.

For a medium–sized light jet, the Phenom 300 has many upscale features. The large galley has an ice drawer, space for miniature bottles, a trash compartment and provisions for a hot jug. The plane's baggage compartment is the biggest in class – 84 cubic feet, with 66 cubic feet of that space accessible aft of the cabin, and the rest reachable only before or after the flight from the ground.

Communications are constant, with inflight satellite–based telephone service and Internet access. Keep in touch with the office, send and receive emails, and monitor social media during the flight. Fees may apply

Onboard entertainment includes CD/DVD and XM radio, inputs for laptops and iPods, 7–inch monitors at each seat, and moving maps.

About this Jet

Lavish and comfortable as the home office, the Boeing BBJ is the private business jet version of the Boeing 737–700. It's powerful, and in billions of miles of daily commercial service, the airline versions have proven to be extremely reliable. Because of its commercial ancestry, this is a jet that's built to withstand rigors on a level that most business jets simply will never face.

Pick a city. Any city. Well, almost. With a range of 4,859 nautical miles, and even longer in some configurations, the BBJ will fly you and your team between any two U.S. cities, including Honolulu, across the Atlantic or Pacific, and even from New York to Istanbul or, in some examples of this jet, to Beijing.

The BBJ's twin CFM International CFM56–7B27 turbofan engines, made by a General Electric partnership, power it to a high-speed cruise of 519 mph. The BBJ avoids air traffic and weather delays by cruising at altitudes up to 41,000 feet. Its typical cruise altitude is 39,000 feet.

It may be big, but its runway needs are small — not much more than those of considerably smaller heavy business jets. That lets your pilot get into and out of airports that might not be available to all other business jets or commercial jets, saving you travel time and reducing hassle.

The captain and first officer have state-of-the-art avionics systems — and redundancy for safety — serving their every need. Included are triple Rockwell Collins VHF communications systems, dual Smiths Industries flight management systems, dual weather radar with wind shear detection, GPS-synchronized chronometers, and a Traffic Collision Avoidance System.

Onboard The Boeing Business Jet

This cabin is huge. Headroom measures an unmatched 7 feet, 1 inch. The width is more than 11½ feet. It's more than 79 feet long. Stretch your arms and legs. Walk around to consult a colleague or visit a lavatory. There's more room than you could imagine.

The cabin typically is broken into four or more areas. There's usually a board meeting area, a lounge, twin lavatories with showers, and a business office, with complete inflight communications capabilities and productivity options. Most BBJs have executive suites. Some of the wide, comfortable seats fold flat for sleeping.

Kitchens are completely equipped, with microwave ovens and freezers, for the preparation of inflight gourmet–quality meals.

Typical entertainment systems aboard the BBJ include DVD players, large high–definition screens for viewing, multi–disc CD players, and satellite TV.

Luggage space is 640 cubic feet, some of it accessible from the cabin.

About this Jet

You'll get there fast and in quiet comfort. You'll enjoy a fine meal en route. You'll be ready for anything you might face on the ground because you'll go over every possibility inflight.

You'll do all those things because you'll charter a Bombardier Challenger 850 wide–bodied business jet. (Visit Bombardier's Challenger 850 website.

The Challenger 850's two General Electric CF34–3B1 turbofans are the same engines that have proven themselves in over 80 million flight–hours on Bombardier regional jets. That's reliability. And the Challenger 850 has the same redundancy of systems as today's airliners. That's peace of mind.

Enjoy confidence in your pilots because they&'39;ll have confidence in their aircraft. They'll stay aware and alert on a Rockwell Collins Pro Line electronic flight instrument system; an engine–indicating and crew–alerting system; a Traffic Collision Avoidance System II; color weather radar; a flight management system with GPS–based navigation; and other state–of–the art instrumentation.

Pick any U.S. city with an adequate airport for departure and any other for arrival: The Challenger 850 will get you there. And it will do it at weather–avoiding 41,000 feet and a 528 mph cruising speed.

Onboard The Challenger 850

Too bad you have so much to do once you're at your destination: This cabin is so comfortable, so luxurious, that you may not want to leave

The Challenger 850's seats are wide and adjustable. They're grouped to accommodate more than one inflight meeting, with five folding tables. Inflight telephone and Internet service are accessible, so travel won't interfere with work – a good thing with as many as 14 of your colleagues accompanying you.

Your meal will be satisfyingly prepared in a spacious galley equipped with an oven, microwave and refrigeration. The galley is discrete from the passenger cabin, so meal preparation won't intrude on business or relaxation.

The two lavatories, fore and aft, are complete and roomy. You'll get to them or to colleagues easily, with a wide aisle and enough headroom for a 6–foot passenger to stand.

The Challenger 850 has a wide array of audio and video entertainment available. It is equipped with multiple flat panel monitors. It also has 110–volt outlets throughout for recharging personal devices.

With 250 cubic feet of luggage space, this long–distance Bombardier jet will accommodate luggage for all passengers and crew, and a respectable amount of golf bags or ski equipment.

About this Jet

The Falcon 2000 is a large–cabin business jet with intercontinental and transcontinental U.S. range. It typically seats eight to 12 passengers but can be configured for as many as 19. The plane was designed with economy in mind, especially with its reduced and simplified maintenance, which allows easy, time–saving access to key components.

Its two GE Aviation CFE738 engines help this jet cruise at 480 mph at 43,000 feet on long flights. With only eight passengers aboard, the 2000 can cruise at 608 mph at 37,000 feet.

Avionics are advanced to simplify tasks and discourage pilot fatigue with thoroughness and easy–to–use, ergonomic controls. A Collins Pro Line 4 avionics suite uses four monitors to fully integrate an Allied Signal flight management system, Collins Doppler weather radar, dual–channel integrated avionics processor system and other safety–promoting equipment.

Onboard The Falcon 2000

The Falcon 2000's cabin is stand–up tall for someone 6–foot–2, exceptionally wide, flat–floored and more than 23 feet long. That spells exceedingly comfortable flying, especially important on a jet with intercontinental range.

The leather seats are multiply adjustable and fold flat for sleeping. Seats are arranged in groups, including a four–seat club plan and a meeting group with seats that swivel around a center coffee table.

Full satellite–based communications are available, with accompanying fees. Emails go out and get read as usual, despite travel days, and consultations with the office occur as needed. There really is no time lost to travel. You'll be well cared for onboard, with a galley that can prepare gourmet meals and onboard lavatory facilities. The entertainment system is comprehensive.

The Falcon 2000 holds 134 cubic feet of luggage in its generous cargo hold, all it inside the cabin. Yes, you can bring your golf clubs.

About this Jet

The Falcon 7X is an unabashedly luxurious, quiet, technologically advanced and capable large private jet.

How capable? It will fly nonstop from Canada to the Middle East, or from New York to the horn of Africa. It easily connects any two continental U.S. cities, and it can reach Hawaii from several points. (Visit the manufacturer's Falcon 7x website here.)

Three Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307A engines power the X7. The plane can operate at 51,000 feet and 685 mph – 90 percent of the speed of sound. And speaking of sound, you won't hear much of it from the engines when inside the cabin. This makes the Falcon 7X an ideal aerial office. Complete communications services are available inflight.

The jet has fly–by–wire controls. Its comprehensive avionics suite, displayed on digital monitors, is time– and flight– proven because it was used in the dependable Falcon 900 EX and 2000 EX jets.

Onboard The Falcon 7X

The plush, bright cabin is 39 feet long and nearly 8 feet wide, and it has headroom for 6–foot–2 passengers to walk the aisle. The plane seats 12 passengers in undeniable comfort, but seating to 15 is available on some examples. Seats are arranged in three lounge areas, perfect for inflight conferencing

In addition to full business services – phone calls and emails can go on as usual – the jet has an extensive entertainment system, from music to videos and movable maps. The cabin has multiple screens. Cabin functions, lighting, entertainment and communications are controlled from each seat. There are also ports to link the system to a passenger's personal digital devices. Video screens are mounted throughout the cabin.

The leather seats are fully adjustable and fold flat for sleeping

The Falcon 7X holds 140 cubic feet of luggage, all of it in a pressurized in–cabin hold aft of the seating area.

About this Jet

These three–engine large business jets fly fast, high and long. They can reach any continental U.S. city from any other, access Latin America, and traverse the Atlantic to Europe and, in some cases, Africa. They also can connect major European cities with the Middle East, Africa and Russia.

The 900B has three AlliedSignal TFE731–5BR turbofan engines, and the EX has three Honeywell TFE731–60s, both an upgrade from those of the 900. Both planes can achieve 51,000–foot altitudes and high&njdash;speed cruising at 545 mph.

The EX has improved short–runway and high–altitude takeoff performance, which expands access to more airfields and reduces ground transportation needs. That's partly because of the use of titanium, Kevlar and carbon–fiber composites in its frame, making the plane lighter than some smaller business jets.

Both models have splendid reliability records and a full array of safety–minded avionics. They are operated by a pilot and co–pilot.

Onboard The Falcon 900B/EX

These cabins are big, elegant and efficiently designed. Headroom allows a 6–foot–1 passenger to navigate the aisles standing upright. Legroom and shoulder room are abundant.

Seating is typically 12 to 15, combining club plan seating, single seats and a divan. Some examples have double club plan seats that can be combined and reclined to form a bed. Some have a queen–sized bed in a partitioned bedroom. Seats in the EX are extremely adjustable, reclining, swiveling and even sliding on tracks for the ultimate in versatility.

Productivity is no problem, with plentiful 110–volt outlets and generous table space to hold any business machine you might need, including printers, copiers and fax machines. Fee–supported connectivity by satellite phone and Internet is available.

The onboard entertainment system is comprehensive. Passengers can link their smart devices to the in–cabin system.

The galley, more than refreshment grade, is capable of keeping catered meals or being used for inflight meal preparation.

The lavatory is generously sized and private. Some of these planes are outfitted with a shower.

Luggage space measures 127 cubic feet, all of it accessible inside the cabin.

About this Jet

Gulfstream 450 jets are roomy, comfortable and fast.

Twin Rolls-Royce Tay MK 611-8C turbofan engines thrust the 450 to traffic- and weather-avoiding altitudes up to 45,000 feet. Its long-range cruising speed is 609 mph – and its top speed is 647 mph, just 15 percent below the speed of sound. These engines are so reliable that their inspection intervals are more than twice that of lesser engines. That lowers operational costs, keeping charter costs down.

Avionics are top-notch, with clear video displays for information, an enhanced vision system for use during poor visibility and at night, and heads-up display. They add up to less pilot and co-pilot fatigue, and more safety.

Takeoff distance is a compact 5,600 feet, giving this jet good access to smaller airfields to deliver you close to your destination.

Onboard The Gulfstream G450

The Global Express cabin is clearly business-oriented. It can be divided into three sections to enhance meetings among passengers who typically number 12. It has many foldout tables for conducting business and full connectivity with Internet and telephone service.

While the Gulfstream 450 gets you to your destination quickly and smoothly, it also makes certain you're comfortable and less fatigued. The Gulfstream 450's cabin is:

Well-connected:You’ll stay productive with the 450's seven-channel Honeywell communications system handling Internet access and phone calls. You'll even have a LAN and printer.

Spacious:A wide aisle and 6 feet, 2 inches of headroom invite you to move about.

Bright:The Gulfstream’s oval windows admit twice the light of rectangular windows.

Quiet:Gulfstream lowered interior noise by 18 percent.

Healthful:Cabin pressure simulates a low altitude, and the cabin’s air supply is completely refreshed every two minutes. Both aid circulation, making you less tired.

Attentive: The oversized, well-equipped galley is capable of full-meal preparation by the attendant. The lavatory is private, with two aboard some 450s. All 169 cubic feet of luggage space is accessible.

Seats are leather-covered, wide and multiply adjustable. They can be configured to sleep up to five.

Entertainment selections are broad and easily accessed from your seat, or even from your personal device. Video monitors are placed throughout the cabin.

About this Jet

The Global Express has superior range and a comfortable cabin that makes long flights $ndash; New York to Tokyo, nonstop, is possible in this jet $ndash; seem shorter.

Powered by two Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 turbofans, the Global Express can cruise at 521 mph and reach a top speed of 574. The plane can reach altitudes up to 51,000 feet. Normal cruising altitude is 42,000 feet, which still keeps it above most air traffic and foul weather.

Perhaps more impressive than this jet's long range is its ability to take off in just 5,820 feet at sea level, even when loaded to its maximum weight – highly unusual in such a big jet. That helps to ensure that the Global Express can use airports with relatively short runways, which is a huge time saver, especially overseas.

The Honeywell Primus 2000XP avionics suite includes six digital video displays and many systems that require little input from the pilots to adjust automatically while the plane is flying. Controls that do require pilot input are intuitive and easy to use, reducing pilot stress and increasing safety.

Onboard The Global Express

The Global Express cabin is clearly business-oriented. It can be divided into three sections to enhance meetings among passengers who typically number 12. It has many foldout tables for conducting business and full connectivity with Internet and telephone service.

The reclining seats, which are leather-covered and recline, are sized for comfort over the long haul. This plane typically has a sofa, or maybe two, in addition to single seats. One grouping usually sits seven for an inflight conference: four in club-style seats, and another three on the divan.

Two of the plane's seats can be folded flat to make a bed.

Walking through the cabin is easy, since aisles are wide and headroom is 6-feet-3. If you want to relax in your seat, in-cabin entertainment has both music and movies. The plane has screens front and back, and smaller monitors throughout the cabin on some planes.

The galley is sized and designed for the preparation of quality meals. Folding tables offer ample space for dining.

There are two lavatories – one forward and one aft. On some Global Express planes, one of the lavatories has a shower.

Unequaled luggage space measures 240 cubic feet. All of it is accessible from inside the cabin.

About this Jet

The Global 5000 designation is appropriate for this large business jet. It is capable of intercontinental flights as long as 5,200 nautical miles. And it can take off at a minuscule 5,000 feet, even when loaded to its maximum weight.

Bombardier fitted the Global 5000 with two Rolls–Royce Deutschland BR710A2–20 turbofan engines. The jet can fly 5,200 nautical miles at 647 mph. Its top speed is 678 mph. It can cruise at 43,000 feet.

Remarkable for a jet this big is its short–field capability. Its 5,000–foot takeoff distance is something even some midsize jets can't match. That capability is just a huge time–saver after a trans–Atlantic or other intercontinental flight. You'll get much closer to your final destination with a broader number of airfields at the pilot's disposal.

The captain and first officer are aided by the Honeywell Primus 2000XP avionics suite, which incorporates traffic collision avoidance, global positioning, and a Central Aircraft Information Maintenance System, which helps private jet mechanics troubleshoot problems.

Onboard The Global 5000

One step inside the Global 5000 lets you know you're in for a productive and comfortable flight. The 40–plus–foot–long cabin is nearly 8 feet wide and is 6 feet, 2 inches high

But that's only the beginning. The Global 5000 features a Rockwell Collins Cabin Electronics System that affords passengers high–speed internet, LAN connections, satellite TV, CD and DVD playing, 3–D maps, wireless phones, scanner and fax machines, and several touch screens to control cabin systems. There are also video monitors mounted fore and aft.

The leather seats are wide and adjustable, with footrests and armrests. Wood tables offer ample ssurfaces for working and dining. And when you do dine, the food will be to your liking. The galley, secluded near the cockpit so food preparation sounds don't invade the cabin, is set up for the preparation of elegant meals

This is a quiet cabin: Sound levels remain at 52 decibels or lower. That allows productive meetings and true rest.

The full lavatory is at the rear of the cabin.

The Global 5000's 195 cubic feet of luggage space is entirely inside the cabin and accessible in flight.

About this Jet

The Legacy 600 is designed to function at a high level for business purposes, from its flying performance to its cabin accouterments.

Two Rolls Royce AE3007A1E turbofan engines power the 600. The 600 can cruise at 523 mph with 8 passengers and fly them 3,250 nautical miles. The plane has a flight ceiling of 41,000 feet. The engines, although powerful, are known for their fuel efficiency and dependability.

Inside the cockpit is a full complement of the latest avionics, coordinated by the Honeywell Primus 1000 suite. Preflight preparations take a mere 10 minutes. Keeping costs down is the Legacy 600's maintenance schedule, making it as cheap to operate as some smaller jets.

Onboard The Legacy 600

The Legacy 600 has three separate cabin zones. With 22 windows and LED lighting, there's lots of light. And the cabin is roomy, with 6 feet of headroom and wide aisles that facilitate movement inside the cabin.

The idea behind its cabin design is to make the jet as productive a space as the office. It has high-speed Internet access, Wi-Fi, 110-volt electrical outlets and a three-line telephone. Tables and storage abound.

The plane makes entertainment easy, too. The cabin has two 17-inch flat screens and DVD players that can be controlled individually by passengers from their seats, with the ability to play from their own iPads and iPods.

Seats are wide and fully adjustable, with footrests. Seats recline fully to a sleeping position, and the divans have a bed extension.

The spacious galley is fully equipped, with a microwave or convection oven, a refrigerator, a wine cellar and lots of storage. Those features mean the galley is a place to prepare multi-course meals, not just snacks.

The sizable, well-equipped lavatory is aft. A second, forward lavatory is available in some Legacy 600s.

Unequaled luggage space measures 240 cubic feet. All of it is accessible from inside the cabin.