Aircraft Learjet 40XR

The Learjet 40XR is a compact, high-speed Bombardier jet produced from 2006 to 2012. It seats six to seven passengers, has a range of approximately 3,170 km, and a cruising speed of 851 km/h—faster than most similar-class aircraft. It is powered by Honeywell TFE731-20BR engines. The Learjet's signature feature is its dynamic climb to 15,545 m (52,500 ft), above civilian traffic levels and turbulence. There is no flight attendant or hot meals, making the cabin compact. Baggage access is not available in-flight—it is loaded on the ground. Typical routes include Moscow–Zurich, Almaty–Baku, and Tashkent–Dubai. Submit a request—we will prepare a proposal, calculate the content, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

Learjet 40XR benchmarks: average used price is 2.5 million ₽ $. Maintenance with 300–400 flight hours per year is approximately 1.6 million ₽ $, with 3,998 flight hours per hour. The final price depends on the year, flight hours, engine life, and configuration. Submit a request – we will prepare a proposal, calculate maintenance, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

Canadian Bombardier is one of the "big three" business jet manufacturers. It operates two families: the Challenger (3500 in the super-midsize class, 650 in the large class) and the flagship Global 5500/6500/7500/8000 line with a range of up to 14,800 km. Signature features include wide cabins (the Challenger 3500 has the widest cabin in its class, at 2.19 m) and the Smooth Flĕx wing on the Global 7500.

The Challenger 604/605/650 is one of the most widely produced large jets, with over 1,100 aircraft produced and a fleet dispatch rate exceeding 99.7%. Bombardier is actively expanding its service network, with major hubs in London, Paris, Singapore, and Dubai covering the CIS and Central Asia region. The GE CF34 engines on the Challenger are serviced through the OnPoint program at a fixed hourly rate.

The Challenger 650 is the liquidity champion in the large class: five-year-old aircraft sell for $22–26 million, compared to the catalog price of $33 million, with inventory rarely exceeding 90 days. The Global 7500, with a waiting list for new jets, sells on the secondary market with virtually no discount at $60–70 million. Early Global, Express, and XRS aircraft are less successful ($10–15 million), where buyers face expensive maintenance.

For 3-5 hour routes (Almaty-Istanbul, Moscow-Dubai), the Challenger 3500 is ideal—it seats 10 and has a range of 6,300 km. The Challenger 650 adds space and carries 12 passengers for 7,400 km. Intercontinental missions are best served by the Global: the 6500 covers 12,200 km, while the 7500 connects Central Asia with North America nonstop—14,260 km with a four-zone cabin.

Light jets are the most popular business aviation class for flights of 2-4 hours: Almaty-Dubai, Moscow-Istanbul, Astana-Moscow. With a range of 3,700-4,000 km, the 80% covers real business routes across the CIS, Middle East, and Europe. At the same time, this class maintains access to short runways (starting from 1,200 m) and a reasonable hourly rate—the golden mean between light jets and midsize aircraft.

The standard configuration is 6-8 seats, with a maximum of 10 (Phenom 300E). Comfortable long-haul seating is 4-6 passengers. The luggage compartments hold 0.9-1.9 m³: that's 6-8 suitcases plus carry-on luggage; the CJ4 and Phenom 300 can fit skis and golf bags. A full cabin and full fuel tanks are not available simultaneously—with eight passengers, the range drops by approximately a quarter.

It's 1,000-1,500 km longer than the VLJ, has a full-size toilet, and twice the luggage space. It's also cheaper than the mid-size jet: the $1 costs 500-2,500 rubles per hour, but the cabin is lower (you can't stand up straight) and there's no separate crew compartment. The choice is as follows: 2-4 hours of flying with four people is the Easy Jet; 5+ hours, 8+ people, or a standing cabin is required—the Mid-size Jet.

Ten models to choose from: the best-selling Embraer Phenom 300E (up to 10 seats, 3,720 km), the Cessna CJ2+/CJ3/CJ4 family with best-in-class fuel economy, the high-speed Learjet 40XR/45XR/70/75 with a cruise speed of up to 860 km/h, the remanufactured Nextant 400XTi - jet speed at the price of a turboprop, and the Beechcraft Premier IA with a composite fuselage and the widest cabin in its class.

Start with two figures: the typical route length and the number of passengers. Up to 1,000 km and 4 passengers – a turboprop or light jet; 2,000–4,000 km – a medium jet; nonstop intercontinental flights – a long-haul jet. Add adjustments for short runs, baggage volume, and berths. We'll select a model that matches your profile and calculate the economics of ownership. Send us a request – we'll prepare a proposal, calculate the content, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

A new aircraft comes with a factory warranty and a 1-3 year waiting list, but the price is maximum. A used aircraft offers immediate delivery and a lower price for the 30-60%, but it's important to check the engine life and history. For most buyers, a new aircraft, 3-7 years old, is optimal: the main discount has already been applied, and the aircraft still has a long service life. We consider both options. Send us a request – we'll prepare a proposal, calculate the cost, and analyze the options for your needs.