Commercial Aircraft

  • Can accommodate up to 350 passengers
  • Common commercial aircraft are Regional Jets, MD80 series, 737, A319, A320, 757 and 767
  • Aircraft range is typically 2000 to 5800 miles
  • Typical speeds range from 450 to 550 mph
  • Pressurized cabin
  • Crew requirement is a minimum of 2 pilots and 1 flight attendant for every 50 seats on the aircraft
  • Typically operates under Part 121
  • Most have passenger comforts such as stereo, in-flight telephone, individual reading lights, reclining seats, hot galley capabilities, audio visual capabilities and data ports
  • Fully enclosed lavatories

Turboprops

  • Can accommodate up to 30 passengers
  • Aircraft range is typically 1000 to 1950 miles
  • Typical speeds range from 240 to 330 mph
  • Pressurized cabin
  • Crew requirement is 2 pilots
  • Typically operates under Part 135
  • Most have passenger comforts such as air conditioning, individual reading lights, reclining seats and tray tables
  • Lavatories vary from none to fully enclosed

Large Jets

  • Can accommodate up to 18 passengers
  • Aircraft range is typically 2500 to 4000 miles (exceptions are the GV and Global Express that allow for up to 8000 miles)
  • Typical speeds range from 460 to 530 mph
  • Pressurized cabin
  • Crew requirement is 2 pilots and a cabin attendant may be provided
  • Typically operates under Part 135
  • Most have passenger comforts such as stereo, in-flight telephone, individual reading lights, reclining seats, hot galley capabilities, mini bar, couches and/or lounge seating areas with dining tables, audio visual capabilities, data ports and fax machines
  • Fully enclosed lavatory facilities

Midsize Jets

  • Can accommodate up to 10 passengers
  • Aircraft range is typically 1700 to 2500 miles
  • Typical speeds range from 460 to 580 mph
  • Pressurized cabin
  • Crew requirement is 2 pilots
  • Typically operates under Part 135
  • Most have passenger comforts such as stand up headroom in aisle, stereo, in-flight telephone, individual reading lights, reclining seats, tray tables and many are equipped with audio visual equipment
  • Lavatories vary from limited to fully enclosed facilities

Small Jets

  • Can accommodate up to 8 passengers
  • Aircraft range is typically 1000 to 1700 miles
  • Typical speeds range from 350 to 500 mph
  • Pressurized cabin
  • Crew requirement is 2 pilots
  • Typically operates under Part 135
  • Most have passenger comforts such as stereo, in-flight telephone, individual reading lights, reclining seats, tray tables and some are equipped with audio visual equipment
  • Lavatories vary from limited to fully enclosed facilities