Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Located in Houston, Texas
- Total airframe time: 10,114 hours; total cycles: 7,462
- Engines enrolled on MSP Gold program, both engines: 10,014 hours, 7,462 cycles each
- APU enrolled on MSP, total time: 5,198 hours
- CAMP maintenance tracking
- Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000, WAAS/LPV capable, ADS-B Out, Dual Honeywell Primus II ADF, Dual communication radios with 8.33 kHz spacing, CVR and FDR installed, Dual FMS, AlliedSignal KHF-950 HF radio with SELCAL, Honeywell TCAS-2000, EGPWS
- Gogo C1 Wi-Fi installed
- Weather radar and RVSM capable
- Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
- Interior refurbished September 2014
- 8-passenger configuration, club seating, enclosed aft belted lavatory, forward galley
- Lavatory: aft, belted, enclosed
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.