The most popular private jets of 2020 revealed

Gulfstream G450

Gulfstream bumped Bombardier as the most used large private jet in 2020 while holding onto the top spot in super long-range private jets, according to Argus TRAQPak

Textron Aviation’s Citation Excel/XLS, Mustang, and King Air 200 were the most flown aircraft in their respective categories

Gulfstream Aerospace had the most popular large cabin and super long-range private jets in 2020, according to just-released data from Argus TRAQPak.

At the same time, Textron Aviation saw three of its business aircraft take the top spot in three of the eight categories. Its Beechcraft King Air 200 was the most flown multi-engine turboprop. The Cessna Citation Mustang was the most popular very light jet. Its Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ won the midsize private jet category.

Alliance Aviation cuts rates, terms for JetSuite jet card customers

Alliance Aviation

SuiteKey customers can fly at discounted jet card rates on a pay-as-you-go basis through the end of 2020

Alliance Aviation, a charter and jet card broker affiliated with Part 135 operator Wing Aviation Group, is upping the battle for JetSuite’s SuiteKey jet card customers. JetSuite filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week after grounding its fleet.

Gulfstream G450

Gulfstream G450

Gulfstream 450 profile, including current pricing, manufacturing dates, cabin size and passenger capacity, range, speed, baggage space, fractional ownership and jet card options

Gulfstream G450 Facts

The G450 was developed in parallel with the G550, the first time that Gulfstream developed two new models concurrently, meaning it benefited from systems developed for the G550.

In 2016, Gulfstream announced it was ending production of the type as it began production of the G500.

In addition to the used market, you can access the G450 via fractional ownership and leases as well as aircraft type-specific jet cards and on-demand via charter.

The price for a used G450 starts at around $11 million.

Manufacturing Dates

Production Start: 2005

Production Ends: 2016

Last Delivery: 2018

G450 Related Models

The G450 followed up the G400 which was in production 2003 to 2004. It has the same cabin dimensions as the G IV (1986 to 1992) and G IVSP (1992 to 2002).

Cabin Category

Large Cabin – Heavy Jet

Fleet Size

As of November 2019, Amstat lists 354 G450s in service

G450 Cabin Size and Passengers

G-450 interior
Interior layout of the Gulfstream G450 in the NetJets’ configuration. The 14 seats can convert to four single beds and one double bed sleeping six.

Height: 6.2 feet

Width: 7.3 feet

Length: 45.1 feet

Seating Capacity: Up to 14

Range

Full: 4,070 nautical miles

Four Passengers: 4,025 nautical miles

Speed

Maximum Cruise Speed: 500 mph

Normal Cruise Speed: 476 mph

Long-Range Cruise Speed: 445 mph

Baggage Space

169 cubic feet

Access

Fractional Ownership – Yes

Dedicated Jet Card – Yes

Pricing

Used G450s are listed starting at approximately $11 million

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Delta Private Jets triples its long range private jet fleet

Jet card and charter operator Delta Private Jets is expanding its fleet of long-range private jets adding a Dassault Falcon and three Gulfstreams

Delta Private Jets has added three long-range Gulfstream aircraft and a Dassault Falcon 900 to its fleet of managed private jets, the company said, citing “response to customer demand for more options to experience the ultimate in-flight luxury and private jet access.”

“Our customers have told us they love our products and want a similar experience for longer-range flights,” said Rex Bevis, president and CFO, adding, “These new aircraft will provide that choice, and position Delta Private Jets as a market leader in making long-range private jet travel readily available for customers.”

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