Gallery: Business Aircraft Overviews

The Leonardo AW139, a twin-engine helicopter designed by Agusta and Bell Helicopter, seats between 10 and 15 passengers and features advanced digital avionics, including a four-axis autopilot. Originally certified as the AB139 in 2003, it serves both commercial and VIP markets.

The Gulfstream G650 and G650ER are business jets developed by Gulfstream Aerospace, based in Savannah, Georgia. Both models accommodate up to 19 passengers, or 10 when configured for sleeping, with a cabin measuring 46 ft. 10 in. in length and 2,138 ft.³ in volume. The G650ER is expected to be succeeded by the upcoming G800.

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS, a twin-engine business jet, is an upgraded variant of the Falcon 2000EX. It incorporates modifications like winglets, an enhanced avionics system, and an expanded weight-and-balance envelope for takeoff. The cabin has 1,024 ft.³ of volume, excluding the flight deck and baggage space, and can seat up to 19 passengers. The Falcon 2000LXS features the EASy II flight deck, based on Honeywell’s Primus Epic system, with an available FalconEye combined vision system.

The TBM 940 and TBM 960 are single-engine turboprop aircraft produced by Daher Aerospace, based in France. Both aircraft seat up to five passengers in a cabin measuring 13 ft. 3.45 in. in length and 123 ft.³ in volume. Pilots operate these turboprops using the Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck, which is designed for single-pilot operations.

The Airbus Helicopters H160 is a twin-engine, fully composite civil helicopter, marking several firsts for Airbus Helicopters, including a new corporate identity (formerly Eurocopter) and numbering system. Unveiled at the 2015 Heli-Expo, the H160 features a large Fenestron shrouded tail rotor, Biplane Stabilizer, and Blue Edge main rotor blades that enhance payload capacity and reduce noise.  The H160 can accommodate up to 14 people or be configured for specialized missions, including offshore transport, emergency medical services, and business aviation. The H160 uses the Helionix avionics suite.

The Cessna Citation Longitude, produced by Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, is a super-midsize business jet certified by the FAA in 2019. The aircraft has a flat-floor cabin measuring 25 ft. 2 in. in length, accommodating up to 12 passengers. Powered by two Honeywell HTF7700L engines, the Longitude has a maximum range of 3,500 nm and a maximum cruise speed of 483 kt. Pilots fly the Citation Longitude using Garmin’s G5000 integrated flight deck, which includes advanced avionics and safety features. The Longitude has a maximum operating altitude of 45,000 ft. and a takeoff distance of 4,810 ft.

The HondaJet, produced by Honda Aircraft Co. in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a twin-engine business jet. It seats up to eight passengers, depending on the serial number. The cabin measures 17.8 ft. in length and offers up to 66 ft.³ of baggage space. Powered by two GE Honda HF120 engines, the HondaJet has a maximum operating altitude of 43,000 ft. and a range of 1,223-1,547 nm, depending on the variant. The latest iteration, the HondaJet 2600 Concept, has a transcontinental range of 2,625 nm.