Private charter flights can be a good value

There are three types of jets that can be used for both business and pleasure.

The first type is called the Light Business Jet, and it can seat four to eight people. It costs more than $2,000 per hour, and some of the examples of this type of jet are the Citation Bravo, BeechJet 400, Learjet 35, and West Wind.

Medium Type Jets are the second type of private jet planes, and it regularly has a capacity of eight to 12 people. With this type of jet, expect to pay $2,500 to $3,500 per hour. Citation X, Falcon 20, Hawker 700, and Learjet 60 are only a few examples of this type.

Lastly, Heavy Jets are the hugest private jet planes around. It can hold up to 25 people, and it can cost up to $13,000 each hour to charter. Challenger 604, Boeing Business Jet, and Falcon 900 demonstrate this type.Any of these will get you to your destination city efficiently.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), creates the standards for flight regulations in the US. Both types of air flight systems, private and public, must go by the guidance of the FAA. The FAA rules have been and are now in place to keep the jets, the pilots and the public, secure in the air. The Federal Aviation Administration is within the direction of the US Department of Transportation (DOT). The FAA and the DOT, dually watch closely all flight issues and movements for the safety travel of all passengers on United States airlines.

For many large companies with continent hopping executives, traveling by private aircraft can be a cost effective business tool. Charter aircraft companies are located all over the map in the major citites and chartering a private jet comes with endless options for scheduling and offers passengers luxury, convenience and impeccable service.

Private jets for rent come in a number of shapes, sizes, configurations and with different speeds and range. There are six categories from very light to super heavy jets. Very light jets like the Cessna Citation carry 2 to 4 passengers, have a cruise speed of nearly 400 mph and a range of 1300 miles. The Learjet 55, a midsize jet, carries 7 passengers, has a speed of 450 mph and a range of 2500 miles. On the far end, the Boeing business jet has room for 50, a speed of 470 mph and a range of 7000 miles.

Having a private jet aircraft was once reserved for oil barrens, business moguls and rock and roll bands. A private jet is costly, it requires continuing maintenance, pilot salaries are high and federal hoops are in place to jump through concerning airworthiness and safety regulations. For individuals and even many businesses, the cost of buying and maintaining a private jet is out of reach and not cost effective. A viable alternative may be private jet charters.