Bombardier Learjet 75

Its range with IFR reserves is 2,040 nm (3,778 km). That allows direct flights such as Geneva to Marrakech, Paris to Istanbul or London to Athens. A longer trip like London to Dubai needs a technical stop on the way, but almost all routes within Europe can be flown without refuelling.

The cabin has a flat floor, good legroom and large windows that let in plenty of light. Seats are usually arranged so passengers can work or relax, and there are fold-out tables for a meeting or a meal. It is a quiet, efficient space that suits business trips and leisure groups alike on shorter flights.

Bombardier revealed the Learjet 75 in 2012, gained certification in 2013 and kept it in production until 2022, when the Learjet line came to an end. Over that decade it brought modern avionics, revised aerodynamics with winglets and a refined cabin, which set it apart from the Learjets that came before it.

The Learjet is the quicker aircraft (its maximum operating speed is Mach 0.81) and it can climb to 51,000 ft, above most other traffic. Its standard layout seats eight around four executive tables on a flat floor. The Phenom 300 seats six and flies 2,010 nm, a little less than the Learjet, and it usually costs less to run.

It depends on what matters most to you. The Learjet 75 has the edge on speed and on maximum altitude, while the XLS+ has the larger cabin. Most clients weigh the Learjet's speed and climb against the extra interior space of the Citation, and our advisors can set out how each would handle your route.