Dilemma
I'm doing a research project and looking for broad, yet accurate facts on the following.
Setting:
- I 'want' to acquire a mid-size jet (business class or small airline size like ERJ145)
- I need long range, 2000-4000NM
- I want a competitive operating cost
- I plan on flying the aircraft 1700-2000 hrs / year (must be reliable).
- Used/value aircraft are encouraged
- The longer useful life (hours/cycles) the better...
Aircraft I've considered:
Hawker 4000
Challenger 600 series
Dassault (out of my price range/needs I think)
Questions:
- What aircraft are comparable?
- What is the life span of these aircraft with high quality maintenance and well trained aircrew?
- What is the value rating of these two compared to each other or a different aircraft that is comparable?
- What is the operating cost of these considering fuel + airframe/engine MX and overhaul?
Don't say Gulfstream or Citation--the boss said they were off the table, sorry. Any input is helpful. I'm asking this audience bc getting clear answers from manufacturers has not always been easy in the past.
Last edited by thepoopsmith; 12th Sep 2014 at 18:30.
Reason: incorrect hrs/year