A business jet is a private jet aircraft designed for business aviation, used primarily to transport small groups of executives, employees, or clients for business purposes. Unlike commercial airliners, business jets offer flexible scheduling, access to smaller airports, and a private, productive environment. They typically seat 4 to 20 passengers, depending on the model, and are equipped with amenities like comfortable cabins, Wi-Fi, and sometimes conference facilities.
Business jets include:
- Light jets: e.g., Cessna Citation CJ4 (range ~2,000 miles, seats 6-8)
- Midsize jets: e.g., Gulfstream G280 (range ~3,600 miles, seats 8-10)
- Large jets: e.g., Bombardier Global 7500 (range ~7,700 miles, seats 10-19)
Business jets can be owned, leased, or chartered through services by business aviation companies. They’re valued for time savings, privacy, and access to remote locations, with the global fleet estimated at over 22,000 aircraft, per recent industry data.