Would you like to take the plunge and book a business flight? AEROAFFAIRES, the best site for private jet hire, can offer you advice on choosing the ideal business jet. They’re not just for billionaire CEOs, you too can enjoy a luxurious first flight without spending millions!
More than 17,000 business jets are currently in service around the world, 7,500 of which are available for hire with AEROAFFAIRES.
From small turboprops such as the DA62 to airliners converted for business aviation such as the Boeing 737 VIP, a wide range of aircraft is available to you. Fill out our online quote to get an estimate for your private flight in 2 hours or contact us on +33 (0) 1 44 09 91 82.
Advantages of hiring a business jet
When you hire a private jet, you get:
- Comfort
Flying should be a pleasure, which is why we put all our expertise into making your experience on-board as comfortable as possible.
- Security and confidentiality
Travelling by private aircraft guarantees your privacy. The captain and the entire crew will ensure that you feel completely safe.
- Flexibility
You can choose the time, reach airports inaccessible to scheduled flights, get as close as possible to your final destination, or even alter your flight time.
- Worldwide coverage
Connected to more than 1,600 airlines worldwide, we give you access to over 9,000 airports as close as possible to your final destination. Some landings are not possible on regular routes because the aircraft are too heavy. That’s why chartering private aircraft is a better solution than using business class.
- Save time
Board until the last minute before take-off. The average waiting time before boarding is 15 minutes, so you save time by hiring a private plane!
- Private terminals and customised VIP services
All passenger requests, from car or helicopter transfer to bespoke catering and goods transport, are possible. Unlike low-cost companies, our airline operators also keep to schedule with no delays allowed.
- Profitability
Our unique technology allows us to quickly find the best price charter solutions in real-time to organise your urgent business trips.
Private aviation in numbers
Private aviation is growing because of its ability to adapt and respond to new customer needs. However, it is still little known to passengers, who are often used to commercial routes. Here, we list the latest key figures:
- 40% of business flights are empty flights
- 85% of private aeroplane pilots are male
- 75% of flights by private jets use routes not offered by airlines
- 64% of private aircraft are based in the United States
- more than 850 European airlines have an AOC (Air Transport Certificate)
- 1,500 metres: the minimum runway length required for a private jet on public transport
- 750 metres: the minimum runway length required for a propeller or turboprop aircraft
- 3,000: the number of airports accessible to private aircraft in Europe,
- 90% of them exclusively accommodate private jets
- 40 years old: average age of private jet passengers
AEROAFFAIRES in figures:
- 1991: creation of the company
- opening on more than 8,000 accessible airports worldwide
- more than 7,500 accredited planes
- on average 4 hours quicker for a return trip
- 15 minutes waiting time on average at the departure airport
- quotes ready in 2 hours
- 100% success and customer satisfaction
- more than 95,000 passengers have already placed their trust in us
- more than 20,000 private flights handled
Key figures on aircraft order share by aircraft manufacturer:
- Gulfstream: 30.6%
- Bombardier: 28%
- Dassault Aviation: 16.9%
- Cessna: 10.7%
- Embraer: 7%
Average rates for private jet categories :
- Small private jet: 1500 to 3,000 €/hour
- Midsize private jet: 3,000 to 4,000 €/hour
- Long-haul private jet: from 5,000 €/hour
- Airliner: from 15,000 €/hour
What types of business aircraft does AEROAFFAIRES offer?
A wide range of business jets is available to you
Turboprops – access places not served by commercial aviation
The Pilatus PC-12 is the Swiss Army knife of business aviation. Its ability to land and take off on very short runways of all types means it can access more than 21,000 runways, almost anywhere in the world. Turboprop aircraft are ideal for those who wish to travel to destinations such as Courchevel or the Mole St-Tropez at affordable rates.
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- type of aircraft: turboprop
- cabin dimensions: length 5.15 m, width 1.40 m and height 1.52 m
- number of passengers: 4-8
- hold size: 1.07 m³
- range: 2,500 km
Equivalent private jets:
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- type of aircraft: light private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 4 m, width 1.85 m and height 1.75 m
- number of passengers: 6-7
- hold size: 0.9 m³
- range: 2,220 km
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- type of aircraft: turboprop
- cabin dimensions: length 2.70 m, width 3.70 m and height 4.10 m
- number of passengers: 8
- hold size: 0.5 m³
- range: 1,740 km
Value for money: ultra-light or light private jets
The Citation Mustang or the Phenom 100 are the taxi planes most used by our customers. These small private jets will get you to your destination in a few hours. As the number of passengers is limited to 4, this aircraft is perfect for short distances.
It offers the speed of a long-haul private jet but access to small airports, at average speeds of around 400 knots, or 750 km/h.
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- type of aircraft: ultra-light private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 2.97 m, width 1.40 m, height 1.37 m
- number of passengers: 4
- hold size: 1.6 m³
- range: 2,100 km
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- type of aircraft: ultra-light private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 3.35 m, width 1.78 m and height 1.50 m
- number of passengers: 4
- hold size: 1.8 m³
- range: 2,180 km
Equivalent private jets :
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- type of aircraft: ultra-light private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 5.43 m, width 1.52 m and height 1.51 m
- number of passengers: 5
- hold size: 1.9 m³.
- range: 1,360 km
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- type of aircraft: light private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 3.35 m, width 1.49 m and height 1.46 m
- number of passengers: 4
- hold size: 1.60 m³
- range: 2,000 km
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- type of aircraft: light private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 4.30 m, width 1.47 m and height 1.45 m
- number of passengers: 6
- hold size: 1.8 m³
- range: 2,400 km
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- type of aircraft: light private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 5.23 m, width 1.55 m and height 1.50 m
- number of passengers: 5-6
- hold size: 2.2 m³
- range: 3,600 km
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- type of aircraft: light private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 4.75 m, width 1.40 m and height 1.40 m
- number of passengers: 6-7
- hold size: 1.5 m³
- range: 2,890 km
Midsize private jets – where efficiency, comfort and performance meet
For greater flight range and cruising speed, midsize business jets such as the Cessna Citation Latitude are ideal. More powerful than smaller jets, mid-size jets can carry up to 10 passengers over distances of 3,000 to 4,000 km and allow you to travel and work comfortably on board with the speed of commercial aircraft. Fast, quiet and efficient, mid-size jets are perfect for those looking for the comfort of a large jet and the versatility of a private jet.
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- type of aircraft: midsize private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 6.63 m, width 1.96 m and height 1.83 m
- number of passengers: 8-9
- hold size: 3.6 m³
- range: 5,000 km
Equivalent private jets :
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- type of aircraft: super-midsize private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 8.72 m, width 2.19 m and height 1.86 m
- number of passengers: 8-9
- hold size: 3 m³
- range: 5,926 km
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- type of aircraft: midsize private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 5.64 m, width 1.68 m and height 1.73 m
- number of passengers: 8-10
- hold size: 2.55 m³
- range: 3,600 km
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- type of aircraft: midsize private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 7.70 m, width 1.68 m and height 1.73 m
- number of passengers: 8
- hold size: 3.82 m³
- range: 4,600 km
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- type of aircraft: midsize private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 3.90 m, width 1.43 m and height 1.43 m
- number of passengers: 8-10
- hold size: 2.55 m³
- range: 5,600 km
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- type of aircraft: midsize private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 6.50 m, width 1.83 m and height 1.75 m
- number of passengers: 8
- hold size: 1.3 m³
- rang: 4,200 km
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- type of aircraft: midsize private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 7.01 m, width 1.69 m and height 1.55 m
- number of passengers: 4-8
- hold size: 2.50 m³
- range: 3,769 km
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- type of aircraft: midsize private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 8.02 m, width 2.49 m and height 1.83 m
- number of passengers: 12
- hold size: 4 m³
- range: 4,500 km
Long-haul private jets for comfort and luxury
If you want luxury, comfort and state-of-the-art aircraft, AEROAFFAIRES recommends the Global Express. This very modern aircraft has several sleeper seats, HD TV and Wi-Fi as well as a kitchen compartment and toilet on-board. It can carry up to 17 passengers in a seated layout or 7 passengers in a sleeper layout. Ideal for group flights, whether for business or leisure.
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- type of aircraft: long-haul private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 14.73 m, width 2.49 m and height 1.91 m
- number of passengers: 8-16
- hold size: 5.2 m³
- range: 13,000 km
Equivalent private jets:
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- type of aircraft: long-haul private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 14.76 m, width 2.49 m and height 1.85
- number of passengers: 14-16
- hold size: 7 m³
- range: 5,000 km
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- type of aircraft: long-haul private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 13.20 m, width 2.41 m and height 1.88
- number of passengers: 16
- hold size: 5.52 m³
- range: 11,390 km
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- type of aircraft: long-haul private jet
- dimensions of the cabin: length 13 m, width 2.34 m and height 1.88 m
- number of passengers: 10-16
- hold size: 5.5 m³
- range: 11,000 km
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- type of aircraft: long-haul private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 13.39 m, width 2.72 m and height 1.88 m
- number of passengers: 18
- hold size: 6.3 m³
- range: 10,850 km
Electric aircraft: the aeronautical solutions of the future
Numerous prototypes are in progress, financed by major aeronautical groups and smaller startups. One of the solutions for carrying more electric batteries and flying longer is to create aircraft with lighter materials. In 2050, the planes will therefore be very different from those we are used to seeing today.
According to Elon Musk, the supersonic plane – such as the Boom Supersonic and the NASA X-59 – represents the future of aviation. However, its impact on the environment is such that it is unlikely to become widespread for the time being.
Booking your business jet flight?
Wondering how to charter planes? Airlines, brokers and private terminals work together when chartering a business jet. However, as we explain, brokers are best equipped to organise business travel:
The broker’s role
The air broker offers on-demand hire of private jets and helicopters worldwide. He can see the real-time availability of all available aircraft 24/7 worldwide. The air broker provides you with the latest and safest aircraft for tailor-made aviation services.
He meets the needs of businessmen, and customers in general, as a private jet specialist:
- business jets
- turboprop taxi aircraft
- helicopters
- small, medium and large commercial aircraft
- VIP commercial aircraft
How to book a private jet
- Request a quote online or by phone 24/7 on +33 (0) 1 44 09 91 82
- Phone call to discuss needs
- Processing the request and choosing suitable options from among 7,500 accredited planes worldwide
- Sending the commercial offer
- Selecting plane and confirming details
- Sending the flight plan
- Customer welcome and real-time flight tracking by our sales staff
How much does it cost to hire a private jet?
Business jet hire prices
Following your online request for a quote, you will already have a good estimate and price idea of your business flight. Fares vary and depend on many elements:
- The aircraft flight range
- Destination
- Selected model
- Flight time and distance
- Departure and arrival airports
- Number of passengers
Tariff guide, some examples of business jet prices :
San Sebastian – Biarritz: Citation Excel – 7 passengers – from €3,570
Brighton – Moscow: Hawker 800 XP – 8/10 passengers – from €38,030
San Sebastian – Seville: Citation Mustang – 4 passengers – from €7,280
Brighton – Milan: Phenom 100 – 4 passengers – from €8,540
Jersey – Madrid: Citation Mustang – 4 passengers – from €9,890
Brighton – Ibiza: Hawker 400 XP – 7 passengers – from €12,980
San Sebastian – Paris Le Bourget: CJ4 – 4 passengers – from €7,940
Brighton – Zurich: Falcon 10 / 100 – 7 passengers – from €6,430
Jersey – NYC: Boeing 747-400 -37 passengers – from €78,000
Purchase price of a business jet
If you prefer to have complete freedom in the use of your aircraft, buying a private jet is surely the best choice.
Buying your own aircraft will allow you to acquire one of the new models offering various advantages in terms of speed, passenger capacity and distance. However, before starting the purchase process, you should remember that becoming an aircraft owner means outlining your needs in advance.
Here is a summary of the costs to be considered when buying a private jet:
For the purchase of a small private jet such as the Phenom 100:
- Price approximately 5 million euros.
- Annual depreciation of €800,000 per year.
- Operating costs of approximately €150,000 per year (crew salaries, maintenance, parking fees, civil liability, interior repair and refurbishment costs and insurance costs).
- Unforeseen incidents requiring intervention: approximately €50,000 per year.
- Total annual costs: €1 million.
These costs vary according to the size of the private jet. Light private jets such as the Phenom 100 are much more affordable than regional jets for example. If you’re thinking of travelling in a business jet but are hesitating between hiring a business jet and buying one, read our latest article, Buy or charter a private jet.
Our air experts are at your service 24/7 for your private flight on +33 (0) 1 44 09 91 82. Do not hesitate to go to our online quote to get a price estimate for your private flight.