Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Currently based in San Antonio, Texas and operated on a charter certificate
- 9,482 total airframe hours, 8,782 landings
- Engines: Honeywell TFE731-20BR-1B, both on MSP Gold program
- Dual Universal UNS-1EW with WAAS/LPV, Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics suite
- ADS-B Out, TCAS II 7.0, EGPWS, Primus 650 color radar with turbulence detection
- Gogo AVANCE L3 WiFi, high-speed internet
- Winglets installed
- Full interior refurbishment completed 10/2021: crème leather seats (9 pax), black accents, dark walnut galley, aft belted lavatory
- Exterior repainted 10/2021: Matterhorn White with black, silver, and gold stripes
- Forward galley, aft belted lavatory, 9 seats
- All maintenance up to date; recent 9600-hour inspection ($300k+)
- Phase A (due 5/2025), B (due 5/2026), C (due 5/2028), and D (due 9/2031) inspections completed
- Equipped with APU (overhaul due in 100 hours, T wheel included)
- CAMP maintenance tracking, RVSM certified, no known damage history
About this Model
Overview
The Bombardier Learjet 45 is a light jet designed for owner-operator and small-team business travel where time-to-destination matters more than large-cabin space. It sits above very light jets in cabin volume and baggage capability while remaining sized for regional and many metro airports. Typical use cases include two-to-six passenger trips with frequent legs in the 500–1,500 nm band, where quick climb and good cruise efficiency can reduce block time.
Mission Fit
The Learjet 45 tends to fit organizations prioritizing schedule flexibility and access to smaller airports while keeping cabin expectations realistic for the light-jet category. Payload-range and reserve requirements can make longer legs more restrictive when flying with higher passenger counts or heavier baggage.
Cabin
The cabin is arranged as a typical light-jet club seating environment with an enclosed aft lavatory and a forward galley/refreshment area depending on configuration. Seating comfort and aisle space are appropriate for short-to-mid legs; for longer flights, passenger comfort will depend heavily on seat design, cabin condition, and noise/vibration treatments of the specific aircraft. Baggage is generally split between an external compartment and smaller in-cabin storage, so packing style matters for passenger convenience.