More cabin, more range, still efficient. Midsize jets are the popular middle ground for 3–4 hour trips with a full group.
Midsize jets seat 7–9 and reach 2,000–2,800 nm — enough for coast-to-coast with one stop, or most domestic legs nonstop, with a stand-up cabin and a usable lavatory. They're a frequent choice for business travel where the light-jet cabin is too tight.
| Model | Seats | Range (nm) | Charter / hr | New price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ / XLS Gen2 | 8–9 | 2,100 | $4,200–$5,800 | ~$15M |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 7–9 | 3,340 | $4,800–$6,200 | ~$17M |
| Hawker 900XP (pre-owned) | 8 | 2,930 | $4,000–$5,400 | ~$5M used |
| Cessna Citation Latitude | 9 | 2,700 | $4,500–$6,000 | ~$18M |
| Learjet 60XR (pre-owned) | 7–8 | 2,405 | $4,000–$5,200 | ~$3M used |
Indicative 2026 figures for planning only; real pricing depends on aircraft, availability, routing, repositioning and fuel. Request a quote for live numbers.
The Citation XLS family is one of the most-flown midsize jets in the world — a reliable, liquid asset. The Praetor 500 pushes range and cabin tech further if you need more reach.
Tell us the mission — route, dates, passengers, ownership vs charter — and we route you to vetted operators and brokers, then handle the technology and security side as your private office. One confidential brief; no spam, no broker storm.
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Once you fly private, the cabin becomes an office: Starlink/Ka-band connectivity, crew devices, scheduling and payments — all targets. Obsidian Helm is the private technology & cybersecurity office that secures the jet, the household and the ventures behind it. Remote, discreet, under NDA.
Yacht, Jet & EstateRoughly $4,000–$6,000 per flight hour in 2026, depending on the model and route.
The Citation XLS+ is the benchmark for reliability and resale; the Embraer Praetor 500 leads on range and cabin technology. Choice depends on mission and budget.
Most can fly US coast-to-coast nonstop in favourable conditions, though headwinds may require a brief fuel stop. Super-midsize jets do it more comfortably.
New midsize jets run about $13M–$18M; quality pre-owned from roughly $5M. Annual fixed operating is about $0.8M–$1.4M.
