Heavy Jets

Heavy jets are the long-range backbone of business aviation. Larger cabins, full galleys, dedicated sleeping configurations, and the range to cross oceans nonstop. Where midsize jets cover transcontinental missions, heavy jets cover intercontinental ones.

The heavy jet category sits between super midsize and ultra long range. Typical aircraft carry 10 to 16 passengers with 3,800 to 5,000 nautical miles of range, full stand-up cabins of 6 feet or more, divided cabin zones, enclosed lavatories, and proper crew rest provisions on the longer types.

Privavia arranges heavy jet charter globally, working with operators flying the Bombardier Challenger 604, 605, 650, and 850, the Gulfstream G450, G350, GIV, and GIV-SP, the Dassault Falcon 900, 900EX, and 2000, 2000EX, 2000LX, and 2000LXS, the Embraer Legacy 600 and 650.

When a heavy jet is the right aircraft

The heavy category handles missions where range, cabin size, and onboard comfort all matter. Typical use cases include:

• Intercontinental nonstop flights of 6 to 10 hours

• Transatlantic and Europe to Middle East routes

• 10 to 16 passenger group travel

• Corporate boards and executive teams

• Sports team and entertainment industry charter

• Government and diplomatic missions

• Overnight flights with proper sleeping configurations

• Multi-zone cabins for working, dining, and resting

• Full galley meal service onboard

Heavy jet vs super midsize, and heavy jet vs ultra long range

The heavy jet category is often misunderstood at both ends.

Versus super midsize: A heavy jet offers a significantly larger cabin, more passenger capacity, and 800 to 1,500 nautical miles of additional range over a super midsize. Where a Challenger 350 carries 8 to 9 passengers across the Atlantic east-bound only, a Challenger 650 carries 12 nonstop east or, with a tech stop, west.

Versus ultra long range: Heavy jets are not ultra long range jets. Ultra long range types (Gulfstream G650, G700, Bombardier Global 7500, Falcon 8X, 10X) push 6,500 to 8,000 nautical miles and connect any two cities on earth with one stop. Heavy jets typically cover 3,800 to 5,000 nautical miles, which handles most transatlantic and Europe to Asia missions but not nonstop Asia or Pacific crossings.

If the mission is London to New York, London to Dubai, or New York to Los Angeles, a heavy jet is usually the right call. If the mission is London to Singapore, Dubai to New York, or Hong Kong to Los Angeles nonstop, ultra long range is the right category.

Types of heavy jet we charter