Would you like to take the plunge and book a business flight? AEROAFFAIRES, the best site for private jet hire, gives you its advice on choosing the ideal aircraft. Like billionaire CEOs, you too can enjoy a luxurious first flight without spending millions!
In air traffic, 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.
Hiring a business jet: what are the advantages?
When you hire a private jet, here are the benefits 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
It is possible to leave at the desired time, reach airports inaccessible to scheduled flights, get as close as possible to your final destination and even delay or advance your flight.
- Worldwide coverage
Connected to more than 1,600 airlines worldwide, we give you access to over 9,000 airports, from the largest to the smallest, 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.
- Saving time
Our passengers can board until the last minute before take-off. The average waiting time before boarding the plane is 15 minutes, you save time with the hire of a private plane!
- Private terminals and customised VIP services
Transfer by car or helicopter, tailor-made catering, special transport of goods: all passenger requests are possible. Unlike low-cost companies, our airline operators will also be very attentive to the planned schedules: no delays are allowed.
- Profitability
Our unique technology allows us to find in real time charter solutions at the best price and in record time to respond to your urgent trips such as a business trip for example.
Private aviation: key figures
Private aviation is a changing sector because of its ability to adapt and respond to new customer needs. However, it is a means of transport that is still little known to passengers, who are often used to commercial routes. In order to get a better understanding of the private aviation sector, 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 to accommodate a private jet on public transport
- 750 metres: the minimum runway length required to accommodate 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
Key figures of AEROAFFAIRES :
- 1991 : creation of the companyan opening on more than 8,000 accessible airports worldwide
- a catalogue of more than 7,500 accredited devices
- 4 hours on average earned on a return trip
- 15 minutes waiting time on average at the airport of departure
- an estimate 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 the distribution of aircraft order revenues from aircraft manufacturers:
- 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 3000 €/hour.
- Medium size private jet : 3000 to 4000 €/hour.
- Long-haul private jet : from 5000 €/hour.
- Airliner : from 15000 €/hour.
What types of business aircraft does AEROAFFAIRES offer?
A wide range of business jets is available to you according to your criteria
Accessing places not served by commercial aviation: turboprops
Landing on a short runway in more than 300 aerodromes in France or a mountain field: 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 (grass, dirt, trails), allows it to access more than 21,000 runways, almost anywhere in the world. Turboprop aircraft are an ideal solution for those who wish to travel or land on short fields such as Courchevel or the Mole St-Tropez while benefiting from 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 passengers
- bunker volume: 1.07 m³.
- range/autonomy: 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 passengers
- bunker volume: 0.9 m³
- range/autonomy: 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 passengers
- bunker volume: 0.5 m³
- range/autonomy: 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, we recommend you use this aircraft for short distances.
The advantage of this type of aircraft? The possibility of flying as fast as a long-haul private jet 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 passengers
- bunker volume: 1.6 m³.
- range/range/autonomy: 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 passengers
- bunker volume: 1.8 m³.
- range/autonomy: 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 passengers
- bunker volume: 1.9 m³.
- range/autonomy: 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 passengers
- bunker volume: 1.60 m³.
- range/autonomy: 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 passengers
- bunker volume: 1.8 m³.
- range/autonomy: 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 passengers
- bunker volume: 2.2 m³.
- range/autonomy: 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 passengers
- bunker volume: 1.5 m³.
- range/autonomy: 2,890 km
The best compromise between efficiency, comfort and performance: intermediate private jets
For greater flight range and cruising speed, opt instead for a mid-size business jet such as the Cessna Citation Latitude. Capable of flying farther and faster than smaller jets, mid-size jets can carry up to 10 passengers over distances of 3,000 to 4,000 km. Mid-size jets allow you to travel and work comfortably on board with a speed equivalent to 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: intermediate private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 6.63 m, width 1.96 m and height 1.83 m
- number of passengers: 8-9 passengers
- bunker volume: 3.6 m³.
- range/autonomy: 5,000 km
Equivalent private jets :
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- type of aircraft: super-intermediate private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 8.72 m, width 2.19 m and height 1.86 m
- number of passengers: 8-9 passengers
- volume of the hold: 3 m³
- range/autonomy: 5,926 km
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- type of aircraft: intermediate private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 5.64 m, width 1.68 m and height 1.73 m
- number of passengers: 8-10 passengers
- bunker volume: 2.55 m³.
- range/autonomy: 3,600 km
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- type of aircraft: intermediate private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 7.70 m, width 1.68 m and height 1.73 m
- number of passengers: 8 passengers
- bunker volume: 3.82 m³.
- range/autonomy: 4,600 km
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- type of aircraft: intermediate private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 3.90 m, width 1.43 m and height 1.43 m
- number of passengers: 8-10 passengers
- bunker volume: 2.55 m³.
- range/autonomy: 5,600 km
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- type of aircraft: intermediate private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 6.50 m, width 1.83 m and height 1.75 m
- number of passengers: 8 passengers
- bunker volume: 1.3 m³.
- range/range/autonomy: 4,200 km
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- type of aircraft: intermediate private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 7.01 m, width 1.69 m and height 1.55 m
- number of passengers: 4-8 passengers
- bunker volume: 2.50 m³.
- range/autonomy: 3,769 km
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- type of aircraft: intermediate private jet
- cabin dimensions: length 8.02 m, width 2.49 m and height 1.83 m
- number of passengers: 12 passengers
- volume of the hold: 4 m³
- range/autonomy: 4,500 km
Private jets for comfort and luxury: long-haul private jets
If you want a luxurious, very comfortable and state-of-the-art aircraft, AEROAFFAIRES recommends the Global Express. This very modern aircraft has several sleeper seats, HD TV and wifi. A kitchen compartment and a closed toilet are also available on board. This private jet can carry up to 17 passengers in normal configuration and 7 passengers in sleeper configuration. We recommend this type of aircraft 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 passengers
- bunker volume: 5.2 m³.
- range/autonomy: 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 volume: 7 m³
- range/autonomy: 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 passengers
- bunker volume: 5.52 m³.
- range/autonomy: 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 passengers
- bunker volume: 5.5 m³.
- range/autonomy: 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 passengers
- Bunker volume: 6.3 m³.
- Range/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 represents the future of aviation. The Boom Supersonic aircraft should take off in 2020, and the NASA X-59 in 2021. However, its impact on the environment is such that it is unlikely to become widespread for the time being.
How to book your business jet flight?
Wondering how to charter planes? Airlines, brokers and private terminals are interdependent and cooperate. These 3 main players in business aviation can charter a private jet. However, in practice, the broker is best able to meet the demand for business travel arrangements. We explain :
The role of the broker
The air broker offers on-demand hire of private jets and helicopters worldwide. It has real-time visibility of all available aircraft 24/7 around the globe. The air broker provides you with the latest and safest aircraft, all certified for Public Transport, to offer you tailor-made aviation services in complete safety.
It meets the needs of businessmen and more globally of its customers as a specialist in private air transport:
- business jets
- turboprop taxi aircraft
- of helicopters
- of small, medium and large commercial aircraft
- of VIP commercial aircraft
The different steps to book a private jet
- Request a quote online or by phone 24/7 on +33 (0) 1 44 09 91 82
- Listening and understanding of needs and advice over the phone
- Processing of the request and selection of suitable solutions from among 7,500 accredited devices around the world
- Sending the commercial offer
- Device selection and customer confirmation
- Sending the flight plan
- Customer reception 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. Indeed, fares are very variable and depend on many elements:
- Autonomy, the range of action of the aircraft
- Destination
- Selected model
- Distance and flight hours to be flown
- Business airports of departure and arrival
- 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 aircraft
If you prefer to have complete freedom in the use of your aircraft, the purchase of 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, there is some information you need to know before starting the purchase process. Becoming the owner of your aircraft requires you to define 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 remain much more affordable than regional jets for example. If you’re thinking of travelling in a business jet but are hesitating between hiring a jet and buying one, read our latest article: Hiring or buying a private jet, which solution is best?
Our air experts are at your service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for your private flight on +33 (0) 1 44 09 91 82. Do not hesitate to go to our online quote to obtain a price estimate for your private flight.