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How Much Does A Bombardier Global 6000 Cost?

Since the aircraft is only available on a used basis, the price can vary depending on many factors, including its flight hours and flight cycles.

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Examined: The Costs To Own & Operate An Embraer Phenom 100

Over 400 Phenom 100s have been produced by Embraer.

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The 'Ferrari Of The Skies': A Look At The Bombardier Global 7500

The aircraft has multiple world records for the highest speeds and longest flights.

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The Top 5 Private Jet Manufacturers By Market Share In The USA

These companies hold over 80% of the combined US market share in 2023.

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A Look At The Beechcraft King Air & All The Cool Things It Does

From corporate jet to air ambulance, this turboprop is the king of multi-mission performance

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Gulfstream G650: The Celebrity Private Jet Of Choice

As of September 2022, Gulfstream has built 500 G650s.

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How Fast Can A Cessna 310 Fly?

Between 1954 and 1980, nearly 5,000 Cessna 310s were built

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The Top 5 Business Jets In The USA In 2023 By Flights

Counting down the most-used business jets last year.

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Super Seawind: 5 Fun Facts About The World's Fastest Single-Engine Amphibian Plane

The aircraft was offered with various engine types over time.

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Did You Know: Nike Has A Fleet Of Gulfstreams & A Futuristic Hangar To Keep Them In?

Nike Air Hangar 1 exemplifies the brand’s “Just Do It” attitude

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Why Does The Dassault Falcon 7X Have 3 Engines?

The Dassault Falcon business jets are the last frontiers of the trijets in aviation.

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Tiny Personal eVTOL: A Look At Jetson One

The aircraft can fly for up to 20 minutes on a single charge.

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Personal Seaplane: What You Need To Know About The ICON A5

This foldable-wing, removable-window aircraft is the perfect blend of plane, boat, and car

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