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TOPLUXURY JETS OF 2022 | BY SOMNATH CHATTERJEE
The private jet segment will see a huge amount of growth in the years to come with the opening of new markets and demand for private aviation increasing. Business jets these days are seen as a necessity with increasing business travel along with short haul flights. Business jets are also now safer along with having added technology plus luxury. Here are our favorite private jets of 2022.
HONDAJET ELITE S The HondaJet Elite S remains a light aircraft with the performance of a much larger one while also being improved with a spacious cabin. It can now fly higher while being much quieter. Amongst its class, it is having the best performance and can also fly the farthest. This light business jet also uses less fuel compared to its predecessor while having a luxurious 5-seater cabin with executive tables plus other technology features.
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GULFSTREAM G800 The Gulfstream G800 is one of the longest-range jets in the business and can fly for 8,000 nm (14,816 km) at Mach 0.85. Flying at Mach 0.90, the G800’s range is 7,000 nm (12,964 km). Power comes courtesy of the twin powerful Rolls-Royce engines. The G800 can seat up-to 19 passengers while having many luxury amenities in the cabin. The G800 builds on the G650ER and remains one of the strongest buys in its class.
