Light jets cover a large share of the trips that start in New York, because so much of the Northeast, the Mid-Atlantic and Canada is within two hours.
Beechcraft built the Premier I from 2001 to 2013. It seats 6 with a published range of 1,430 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 451 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 41,000 feet, 77 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Raytheon / Hawker Beechcraft)
- Year introduced: 2001-2013
- Seating: 6
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,430 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 451 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 46 feet
- Wingspan: 44.5 feet
- Height: 15.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 77 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Premier I Fits New York
With 1,430 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from New York to destinations such as Toronto, Bermuda and Nassau, allowing for reserves and routing. New York airspace is busy all year, and air traffic control delays reach the business-aviation airports as well as the airline ones, so your advisor keeps you updated on the day.
New York trips in this class usually leave from Teterboro, about eight miles from Midtown, or from Westchester County Airport in White Plains, depending on where you are starting from on the ground. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is the operator’s call for that aircraft, its weight and the day’s weather, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How New York Clients Use the Premier I
Light jets cover many of the routes New York clients fly most: Boston, Washington, Toronto, Chicago and the islands off Massachusetts. Most seat six to eight, many have a lavatory, and the range covers the Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic comfortably.
Send us the route, the passenger count and what everyone is bringing, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft fits the trip or suggest one that fits better.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $3,400 to $4,600 (as of 10/2026)
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400 / 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
Contact
For a quote on a Premier I / IA charter in or out of New York, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.