Why Choose a Super Midsize Jet?
Super midsize jets bridge the gap between traditional midsize and heavy jets, delivering wide-body cabin comfort at a lower cost than large-cabin aircraft. These jets feature flat floors, spacious stand-up cabins (1.83–1.88 m height), full-size galleys, and enclosed lavatories — often with the range to connect major city pairs nonstop across continents.
This category has seen explosive growth, with models like the Bombardier Challenger 350, Cessna Citation Longitude, and Embraer Praetor 600 redefining what's possible in terms of cabin space relative to operating cost. For passengers who need heavy jet comfort but fly routes under 6,500 km, super midsize jets offer the best value proposition in private aviation.
Advantages of Super Midsize Jets
Wide-Body Comfort
Cabin widths of 2.11–2.24 m with flat floors and stand-up headroom. More spacious than standard midsize jets, approaching heavy jet cabin dimensions.
Intercontinental Range
Range up to 6,500 km nonstop — covering London to Dubai, Paris to New York (with favorable winds), or any intra-European route with reserves to spare.
Full Amenities
Complete galley service, Wi-Fi connectivity, entertainment systems, full-size lavatories, and generous baggage compartments. Everything you need for productive or relaxing flights.
Smart Economics
20-35% lower hourly rates than comparable heavy jets while matching their cabin experience. The fastest-growing charter category for cost-conscious executives.
Available Super Midsize Jet Models
Gulfstream G280
Passengers: 10
Range: 6,667 km
Speed: 882 km/h
Charter: from €5,500/h
Class-leading range and speed. Gulfstream build quality in a super-midsize package. Steep-approach certified.
Bombardier Challenger 350
Passengers: 10
Range: 5,926 km
Speed: 870 km/h
Charter: from €6,000/h
The best-selling super midsize jet. Widest cabin in its class at 2.19 m. Exceptional dispatch reliability.
Cessna Citation Latitude
Passengers: 9
Range: 5,278 km
Speed: 833 km/h
Charter: from €5,500/h
Flat-floor cabin with widest cross-section in its segment. Garmin G5000 touchscreen avionics.
Cessna Citation Longitude
Passengers: 12
Range: 6,482 km
Speed: 882 km/h
Charter: from €6,500/h
Textron Aviation flagship. Quietest cabin in its class, Garmin G5000 avionics, full-width galley.
Embraer Praetor 600
Passengers: 12
Range: 7,223 km
Speed: 863 km/h
Charter: from €6,200/h
Best-in-class range of 7,223 km. Fly-by-wire technology, full-suite avionics, and a beautifully appointed cabin.
Embraer Legacy 500
Passengers: 12
Range: 5,788 km
Speed: 863 km/h
Charter: from €5,800/h
Predecessor to the Praetor 600. Fly-by-wire, flat-floor cabin, and proven Honeywell HTF7500E engines.
Super Midsize Jet Comparison Table
| Model | Passengers | Range (km) | Speed (km/h) | Cabin Width (m) | Charter/h | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation Latitude | 9 | 5,278 | 833 | 1.96 | €5,500 | from $18M |
| Gulfstream G280 | 10 | 6,667 | 882 | 2.11 | €5,500 | from $24M |
| Legacy 500 | 12 | 5,788 | 863 | 2.08 | €5,800 | from $18M* |
| Challenger 350 | 10 | 5,926 | 870 | 2.19 | €6,000 | from $27M |
| Praetor 600 | 12 | 7,223 | 863 | 2.08 | €6,200 | from $21M |
| Citation Longitude | 12 | 6,482 | 882 | 1.98 | €6,500 | from $28M |
* Pre-owned market pricing. Legacy 500 replaced by Praetor 600.
Popular Routes for Super Midsize Jets
- London — Dubai: 6h 30min nonstop
- Paris — Moscow: 3h 45min
- Geneva — Riyadh: 5h 30min
- Milan — New York: 8h 30min (with fuel stop in Iceland)
- Frankfurt — Tel Aviv: 4h 10min
- Zurich — Cape Verde: 5h 45min
- Madrid — Maldives: with 1 fuel stop
Full-Service Aircraft Solutions
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