Mini Jets

Everyone is susceptible to excessive hype now and then, and the general aviation industry is no exception. Much excitement has surrounded the onset of the VLJs (Very Light Jets), small airplanes with jet engines that aim to revolutionize air travel. In anticipation of their arrival, air taxi services have sprung up, which hope to utilize the low-cost flight times of the miniature private jets to complete short commutes on-demand.

Who are the contenders in the VLJ race? Take a look:

Citation Mustang - Cessna Eclipse 500 - Eclipse Aviation Adam 700 - Adam Aircraft Industries
Diamond D-Jet - Diamond Aircraft
ATG Javelin - ATG and IAI
HondaJet - Honda Aircraft Company
Embraer Phenom 100 - Embraer
PiperJet - Piper Aircraft

Also see these related articles:
Mini Jets: Why All the Hype?
Beating the Airlines: the Everyman's Private Jet

Questions? Contact Kevin O'Leary at 303-410-1900 or koleary@jetadvisors.com