Buy a plane for family trips

Families value a quiet cabin, a restroom, and overhead storage for suitcases, strollers, and gear. Light jets are ideal for short flights (up to 3 hours), while medium and large jets with hot meals and a flight attendant are suitable for vacations lasting 4–8 hours. The class is selected based on the number of family members, the distance to the resort, and the amount of luggage. Send us a request—we'll prepare a proposal, calculate the contents, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

Children under 2 years of age fly free of charge; child seats and bassinets are available upon request. Pets are allowed in the cabin without a cage or weight limit; a veterinary passport, microchip, and documents from the destination country are required. Hot meals are available on board from mid-class, and a flight attendant is available from super-mid-class. Baggage allowance is unlimited, with no strict carry-on baggage limits. Send us a request—we'll prepare a proposal, calculate the contents, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

The price depends on the aircraft class, route length, and number of passengers. Rent guide: light jets start at $3,000/hour, medium jets start at $4,500, and large jets start at $8,000. For a family of 4-6, a medium jet is often optimal: it features a stand-up cabin, a galley, and a range of up to 5-6 hours nonstop. Send us a request—we'll prepare a proposal, calculate the cost, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

A family-friendly choice is a mid-size jet: for example, the Citation or Latitude (second-hand ~$15 million, maintenance ~$2.35 million/year at 400 hours) or the light Phenom 300E (~$11.8 million). For overseas vacations, consider the larger Challenger 650. We calculate purchase, maintenance, and hourly cost based on your actual flight hours. Send us a request—we'll prepare a proposal, calculate maintenance, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

Maintenance costs depend on the intensity of use and the aircraft class. When purchasing an aircraft, consider the following regular expenses:

- Crew and service personnel;
- Aviation fuel and navigation fees;
- Maintenance and insurance;
- Hangar storage and airport fees.

Choosing the right aircraft to purchase is based on key parameters:

- Capacity and comfort of the cabin;
- Flight range and route characteristics;
- Acquisition and operating budget.

Our specialists will offer the best business jet options with a detailed comparison of characteristics.

When deciding to buy a private used aircraft, we recommend checking:

- Operation and maintenance history (Service bulletins (SB), Airworthiness directives (AD))
- Availability of complete documentation and certificates (See forms (Logbooks))
- No serious incidents in the past (See Logbooks)
- Quality of used spare parts and components (We check during the pre-sale inspection (PPI))

Aircraft registration is typically carried out in international jurisdictions (Europe, the United States), which allows for tax optimization. The owner can independently choose the country of registration when purchasing a business jet.

Regular piston-engine, inexpensive aircraft can be stored directly on the street, but business jets and expensive turboprop aircraft must be stored only in an airfield hangar.

The transaction includes aircraft selection and inspection, signing of a letter of intent (LOI) and contract, a pre-purchase inspection (PPI), payment through an escrow agent, and aircraft delivery. JetHunter assists at every stage and protects the buyer's interests.