Originally Posted by
Proline21
Have a look at used Embraer Legacy 600 frames. Budget might be tight but it can be done close or slighty above it. I would say a 10-13 year frame would be close to 3-5 Mio USD.
Redundancy of an Airliner, 13 Pax configuration, very large cabin, proven reliable platform based on a regional airliner jet, 6/7 hrs range depend on load, good short field landing characteristics (takeoff on short RWYs can be limiting!), good worldwide maintenance options, cheap and affordable type ratings, unmatched (accessible) baggage space (up to 450 kgs, like 20-30 suitcases...) and so on...