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Bombardier Challenger 300: The Challenger 300, formerly known as the Bombardier Continental, is a new-generation aircraft designed to compete in the super mid-size business jet category.  FAA type certification was received in June 2003, with entry into corporate service soon after. The 2008 models will have a very impressive new interior.

Bombardier Challenger 604: The 604 is a longer-range derivative of the 601-3R with a larger fuel capacity and upgraded CF34-3B engines. Standard avionics include a Collins Pro Line 4 package, dual Collins FMS-6000 FMS, dual Litton LTN-101 IRS and Collins WXP-4220 digital turbulence detection radar. It has been produced since 1996 and was replaced by the Challenger 605 in 2006. 

Bombardier Challenger 605: The 605 is a Challenger 604 with an improved avionics cockpit and restyled interior.

Cessna Citation CJ1+:  The very successful CitationJet was developed as a replacement for the Citation and Citation 1. The same basic Citation forward fuselage is mounted to a new T-tail configured tailplane and a new supercritical laminar flow wing, and it features the FADEC powered Williams Rolls FJ44 turbofans (with paddle thrust reversers) and trailing link main undercarriage. The CJ1 replaced CitationJet and features an improved avionics suite, Collins Pro Line 21 EFIS (Electronic Flight Information Systems) and a moderate increase in maximum takeoff weight.   The Citation CJ1+ is the latest CJ1 model and is powered by the new Williams FJ44-1AP dual-channel FADEC (Fully Automated Digital Engine Controlled) engine. This allows it to fly faster then the CJ1, plus a 100 pound gross weight increase allows it to carry more payload greater distances. Standard avionics package consist of the Collins Pro Line 21, and Landmark TAWS.

Cessna Citation CJ2+:  The very successful CitationJet was developed as a replacement for the Citation and Citation 1. The same basic Citation forward fuselage is mounted to a new T-tail configured tailplane and a new supercritical laminar flow wing, and it features Williams Rolls FJ44 turbofans (with paddle thrust reversers) and trailing link main undercarriage. The CJ1 replaced CitationJet, and features an improved avionics suite, Collins Pro Line 21 EFIS (Electronic Flight Information Systems) and also a moderate increase in maximum takeoff weight. The CJ2 meanwhile is a stretched, faster and more powerful development, featuring a 35in (89cm) stretched cabin and 17in (35cm) tailcone stretch allowing standard seating for six in the main cabin.  With the CJ2+ the newer FADEC (Fully Automated Digital Engine Controlled) engines were fitted providing better hot and high performance.

Cessna Citation CJ3: This is a stretched (about 2 feet) version of the highly successful CJ2.  With a superior interior, more powerful engines, longer wings, and the most advanced flight deck in its class, the Citation CJ3 is the largest of the CJ family currently certified. The CJ3 is permitted to operate with a single pilot under U.S. registry only because it is over 12,500lbs.

Cessna Citation CJ4: This is a stretched version of the CJ3 (21 inches longer) but will have a swept wing based on the Cessna Citation Sovereign airfoil. The new airplane will have FADEC Williams FJ44-4A engines and a newer style avionics panel with an extra screen of EFIS.  Significant interior modelling differences being developed for this aircraft will undoubtedly eventually filter down to the CJ1, 2 and 3 models.  It is due for Certification in 2008 with first customer deliveries set for 2010.

Cessna Citation Bravo: Now an old design, the Bravo was the successor to the original Citation II, and featured more powerful and more fuel-efficient PW530A engines, resulting in a higher MGTOW, a faster cruise speed and a longer range. An avionics suite included a Honeywell Primus 1000 flight guidance system and AlliedSignal CNI-5000 Silver Crown panel-mounted radios. This aircraft can be RVSM certified.  The last year of production of this aircraft was 2006 as the aircraft has been discontinued in favour of the more modern CJ range. 

Cessna Citation Encore:  The Citation Ultra Encore was a development of the Citation V and Ultra and introduced new Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535 engines, plus trailing link main undercarriage, more fuel payload, updated interior and improved systems. The Ultra's Honeywell Primus 1000 EFIS avionics suite was retained.  The Encore+ has now replaced the Encore and is equipped with Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS), Terrain Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) and Full Authority Digital Engine Controls (FADEC) as standard plus Cessna too has chosen the Pro Line 21 avionics suite from Rockwell Collins, which is in line with the CJ Range. The CJ4 will replace the Encore.

Cessna Citation XLS: The Citation Excel is a growth/derivative variant of the Citation V Ultra with a shortened Citation X stand-up fuselage and a lengthened Citation V wing. The Excel's PW545A engines make it faster than the V Ultra and give it a higher Maximum Takeoff Weight and a longer range. Avionics suite is a Honeywell Primus.  In October 2006 Cessna introduced Citation XLS+ model which replaced the Excel and featured the fully integrated Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite and electronically controlled (FADEC) engines from Pratt & Whitney.

Cessna Citation X: The compact Citation X is the fastest business jet produced. It is Cessna's flagship, featuring a 37-degree swept wing, a Honeywell Primus 2000 flight guidance system and a stand-up cabin.

Dassault Falcon 50: The tri-engined Falcon 50EX is an extended-performance variant/replacement of the Falcon 50. The Falcon 50EX features Allied/Signal TFE-731-40 engines which provide greater thrust and improved specific fuel consumption and an avionics suite including the non aging Collins Pro Line 4 radio system and a Collins EFIS-4000.This aircraft can be RVSM and UK registered.   The last Falcon 50EX is rolling off the Dassault production line shortly and will be replaced in 2011 with a twin engined mid-sized new design.

Dassault Falcon 2000: The Falcon 2000 is a widebody aircraft with transcontinental range. It features a large stand-up cabin, two super-efficient CFE-738-1-1B General Electric engines and the aging Collins Pro Line 4 integrated avionics suite. This aircraft can be RVSM certified and UK registered.

Dassault Falcon 2000EX: The Falcon 2000EX is a longer range version of the widebody aircraft. It features a large stand-up cabin, two super-efficient CFE-738-1-1B General Electric engines and the aging Collins Pro Line 4 integrated avionics suite. This aircraft can be RVSM certified and UK registered.  The 2000LX is a 2000EX with winglets and an increased range up to 4000nm.

Dassault Falcon 900: The Falcon 900 transcontinental range trijet is a substantially revised development of the Falcon 50. While of similar overall configuration to the Falcon 50, the Falcon 900 features a wider and longer fuselage which can seat three passengers abreast. The main commonality with the Falcon 50 is the wing, which despite being designed for a considerably lighter aircraft, was adapted almost directly unchanged. In designing the Falcon 900 Dassault made use of computer aided modelling, while the aircraft's structure incorporates a degree of composite materials. From 1991 the standard production model was the Falcon 900B, which differs from the earlier 900 in having more powerful engines, increased range, the ability to operate from unprepared strips and Category II visibility approach clearance. The Falcon 900EX is a longer range development launched in October 1994. Revealed in 1998, the C is a development of the B but incorporating the advanced Honeywell Primus avionics of the 900EX.  Last 900C produced was in 1995 with most customers preferring the longer range of the 900EX.

Dassault Falcon 900EX: The Falcon 900 transcontinental range trijet is a substantially revised development of the Falcon 50. While of similar overall configuration to the Falcon 50, the Falcon 900 features a wider and longer fuselage which can seat three passengers abreast. The main commonality with the Falcon 50 is the wing, which despite being designed for a considerably lighter aircraft, was adapted almost directly unchanged. The Falcon 900EX is a longer range model.  It features TFE73160s, a Honeywell Primus 4000 EFIS avionics suite, optional Flight Dynamics head-up displays, increased fuel capacity and greater range.

Embraer Phenom 100: The Phenom family jets are not yet certified but represent Embraer's launch into the light jet market.  Embraer are a Brazilian manufacturer, the second largest company in Brazil, profitable, US Stock Exchange listed and have an excellent pedigree in the regional jet market and mid size corporate jet market (with the Legacy 600) and have now embarked on a significant investment to take a significant share of the light jet market.  Their entry is seen as very credible and a real threat to the other manufacturers.  Drawing from Embraer's substantial design and engineering capabilities the Phenom family will be built for high utilization and incorporate airline style systems. Based on Garmin's all-glass, fully-integrated avionics suite, the ProdigyTM flight deck, features three interchangeable 12-inch displays - two Primary Flight Displays (PFD) and one Multi-Function Display (MFD).  The Phenom 100 will accommodate four passengers in a typical club configuration.

Embraer Phenom 300: The Phenom family jets are not yet certified but represent Embraer's launch into the light jet market.  Embraer are a Brazilian manufacturer, the second largest company in Brazil, profitable, US Stock Exchange listed and have an excellent pedigree in the regional jet market and mid size corporate jet market (with the Legacy 600) and have now embarked on a significant investment to take a significant share of the light jet market.  Their entry is seen as very credible and a real threat to the other manufacturers.  Drawing from Embraer's substantial design and engineering capabilities the Phenom family will be built for high utilization and incorporate airline style systems. Based on Garmin's all-glass, fully-integrated avionics suite, the ProdigyTM flight deck, features three interchangeable 12-inch displays - two Primary Flight Displays (PFD) and one Multi-Function Display (MFD).  The Phenom 300 jet will be configured to accommodate up to seven passengers.

Embraer Legacy: Based on the platform of an acclaimed regional jet, the Legacy is available in two versions: Executive and Corporate Shuttle. With its ultra long cabin, the Legacy can accommodate a 3 section cabin.  Earlier models suffer from lower headroom.  Drop aisle improvements have recently increased the headroom on the latter units. JAA certification was completed in August 2002.

Grob SPN: Grob Aerospace (now owned by ExecuJet Aviation, the aircraft management and sales company) have been around for a long time building composite aircraft in the glider and motorglider categories. Their Spn project is their first Jet design and to date they have received 85 orders.   It is not yet certified, but will be of new technology - composite construction.  It is really a competitor to the Citation CJ3, but significantly features a wider and taller cabin and also an off field (unpaved runway) capability making it almost unique in the marketplace.  In respect of runway and cruise performance and range, it is very similar albeit perhaps 10-15 kts slower in the cruise, at some levels, being mach limited to Mach 0.70 (CJ3 Mach 0.737).  Additional the aircraft can be fitted with an optional APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) which means the cabin can be pre-cooled or heated before passenger boarding.

Gulfstream G200: The aging Gulfstream G-200 (formerly known as the Galaxy 1126) is a super-midsize, medium-range twin-turbofan corporate jet.  The wide fuselage is still made in Israel today.  It features the aging Collins Pro Line 4 avionics suite and a stand-up cabin. This aircraft can be RVSM certified.

Hawker Beechcraft, Beechjet 400: The Raytheon Beechjet (now Hawker) traces its origin back to the Mitsubishi Diamond 2 bizjet, which Beechcraft acquired the design and production rights to in the mid 1980s. Beech re-engined the Diamond 2 with P&WC JT15D5 turbofans, developed a new interior, and incorporated a number of other minor refinements.  The 400A incorporated a number of improvements over its predecessor the 400 including higher max takeoff weight and greater performance. The flight deck features a Collins Pro Line 4 which is somewhat dated compared with the CJ range or Premier 1 aircraft.   The Hawker 400XP replaced the Beechjet 400A in 2002. The aircraft offers an increased gross weight and several standard features that were optional on the Beechjet 400A and these have sold in relatively good numbers to the Fractional Ownership Companies.

Hawker Beechcraft Premier 1A: The Premier I light business jet was the first all new business jet built by Raytheon Aircraft from an original design and is significant in that it  has a composite fuselage and swept aluminum wing design. Raytheon started the design of the Premier I in 1994 received FAA certification in 1999.  The Premier 1A replaced the Premier 1 in 2006 and this features an improved brake system (better feel), new IFIS (Integrated Flight Information System) and slightly modified interior.

Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 800: The Hawker 800XP was a variant/replacement of the Hawker 800A/800B. The XP features uprated engine, enhanced aerodynamics, increased weight and system upgrades.  All the baggage space in the 800 is internal which can be limiting. In 2002, the Hawker 800XP was equipped with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite including traffic alert and collision avoidance system and Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS).  In 2005, Hawker introduced the Hawker 800XPi with upgraded avionics, including the Rockwell Collins IFIS-5000 integrated flight information system (IFIS) and Pro Line 21 Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) suite fitted as standard. IFIS includes dual graphical multi-function displays, electronic charts, enhanced map overlays and optional 3D flight management system mapping, paperless cockpit and real-time graphical cockpit weather.  In November 2005, Hawker introduced the Hawker 850XP, a successor to the Hawker 800XPi. The aircraft has winglets, a range increased by 4% (an additional 185km) and 8% improvement in time to climb. The new versions of this aircraft are the Hawker 750 (a reduced range version with less fuel but with an external baggage space of 32 cu ft; and a longer range version with more fuel and Winglets called the Hawker 900, which doesn't have any external baggage.  Hawker 4000: The new Hawker Horizon renamed the 4000 has a carbon fibre composite fuselage, large cabin, swept-wing design, Pratt & Whitney PW308A engines and Honeywell Primus Epic avionics package. The FAA has granted a provisional type certificate for the Horizon with full unrestricted type certification to follow imminently and deliveries imminently about to start.  The aircraft is not yet EASA certified so none have been placed on the UK register but this is actively being sort after and will be available for later deliveries, as Netjets have placed an order for 36 in Europe (and 50 in the States).

Learjet 45: The Learjet 45 is of classic Learjet design. The flight-deck features a four screen Honeywell Primus 1000 integrated avionics suite. An APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) is standard which means the cabin can be precooled or heated before engine start.  The 45 includes the FADEC (Fully Automated Digital Engine Controlled) equipped version of the proven AlliedSignal TFE731 engine which increases fuel economy and reduces operating costs.  Derived from the Lear 45, the Lear 40 is 24.5 inches shorter and has a maximum take-off weight that is 150 lbs. lighter. These two characteristics increase performance and lower operational costs.  The respective XR versions are enhanced performance models with increased engine performance in hot and high conditions. Furthermore they have slightly increased range as well as an increased payload and take-off weight.