Hawker 900XP — Aircraft Profile
A perennially popular midsize: range, comfort, hot-and-high performance, and economics that make it a workhorse across the Middle East and Europe.
Specification
- Manufacturer — Hawker Beechcraft
- Category — Midsize
- Passengers — 8
- Published range — 2,818 nm
- Cruise speed — 448 kts
- Baggage — 50 cu ft
- Cabin height — 5'9"
- Cabin width — 6'0"
Why clients choose it
- Transcontinental US range
- Refined Honeywell winglet performance
- Quiet cabin and proven reliability
- Strong hot-and-high performance
How the midsize class flies
Midsize jets are the working answer to three to five hour sectors: a stand-up or near stand-up cabin, an enclosed lavatory, real baggage volume and enough range to cross a region without a fuel stop. For business travel with a small team and carry-on plus checked bags, this is usually where the compromise lands well.
Cabin dimensions, not range, tend to decide the choice inside this class. Sleeping is possible on a divan but not comfortable, and long overwater sectors are better placed on a heavy or ultra-long-range cabin.
Reading the figures honestly
The 2,818 nm range quoted above is a published maximum: it assumes a defined payload, still air and standard conditions. Load every seat, add baggage, or fly into a strong headwind and the achievable sector shortens — sometimes enough to introduce a fuel stop. Cabin dimensions likewise describe the type rather than a particular aircraft, since operators refit interiors over an airframe's life.
Runway length, elevation, temperature and ramp handling at both ends are checked before an aircraft is offered, because those are the constraints that most often move a trip to a different airport or a different type.
Frequently asked questions
Does MEGA operate the Hawker 900XP?
No. Aircraft are operated by licensed third-party operators holding their own air operator certificates. Safety ratings such as ARGUS, IS-BAO or Wyvern are held by the relevant operator, and applicability varies by aircraft and operator.
Can I request the Hawker 900XP specifically?
You can, and the desk will look for one. Whether a specific type can be placed on a trip depends on where an aircraft is positioned, crew duty limits and the operator's approvals for the airports and airspace involved. Where none is available, the closest equivalent in the same class is offered instead.
What does a quote include?
Positioning, crew, handling, standard catering and applicable fees are priced into one figure per trip after the routing is checked against the actual aircraft and date. No rate is published here, because an honest number depends on the aircraft, the routing and the day.
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