THE LIGHT FANTASTIC
In the world of private aviation, large-cabin, long-range jets tend to steal most of the limelight. And for good reason; the top-shelf Dassault, Gulfstream and Bombardier jets can fly nearly 14,500 kilometres without stopping. They also have more cabin space plus all the bells and whistles. And of course, if those make sense for your mission, no one is going to talk you out of buying one.
These days, though, there’s another category that’s worth a second look. Light jets, and even some of the more advanced turboprops, are redefining what small aircraft can do. In many cases they come with a long list of benefits: lower maintenance and operational costs; significantly reduced fuel burn; a lighter environmental footprint; and far better versatility. It may be on this last point that some of
