Frequently Asked Questions?

В каком состоянии Learjet 75 2018 года: налёт и циклы?

Самолёт 2018 года выпуска, серийный номер 45-569: налёт 2 878 часов при 2 013 циклах — в среднем около 360 часов в год. Компоновка — 8 мест; средний рейс — 1,4 часа: типичные короткие деловые плечи. Бортпроводника и горячего питания нет — салон компактный. Доступа к багажу в полёте нет — багаж загружается на земле. Напишите запрос — подготовим предложение, посчитаем содержание и проанализируем варианты под вашу задачу.

Сколько стоит Learjet 75 2018 года и во сколько обойдётся владение?

Средняя цена модели на вторичном рынке — $6 млн. Содержание при налёте 300–400 ч/год — около $1,61 млн/год, лётный час — $4 038/ч. Цена конкретного самолёта зависит от года, налёта и ресурса двигателей. Напишите запрос — подготовим предложение, посчитаем содержание и проанализируем варианты под вашу задачу.

What is Bombardier known for and what families does it produce?

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.

How reliable are Challenger and Global and what about service?

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.

How does the Bombardier hold its value on the secondary market?

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.

Which Bombardier should I choose for a specific task?

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.

What routes are light jets suitable for?

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.

How many passengers and luggage can a light jet carry?

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.

What is the difference between a light jet, a very light jet, and a medium jet?

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.

How much does a light jet cost on the used market, and what determines the price?

The range is wide: Learjet 40XR/45XR — $2–3.5 million, Nextant 400XTi — $2.2–3 million, CJ2+/CJ3 of the 2000s — $3.5–6 million, ten-year-old CJ3+ and Phenom 300 — $6.5–9 million, fresh Phenom 300E and CJ4 Gen 2 — $9–12.5 million. Three factors decide: engines on program or «empty» (difference up to $1.5 million), compliance of avionics with modern requirements and documented maintenance history.

How much does it cost to own a private plane?

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.

How to choose an aircraft when buying an airplane?

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.