Hawker 900XP
The Hawker 900XP is a midsize business jet seating eight passengers in a 21.3-foot cabin, 6.0 feet wide and 5.8 feet tall, with flat floor, enclosed lavatory, full galley, and Wi-Fi. Range is 2,800 nautical miles at 466 knots with a 41,000-foot service ceiling. Two Honeywell TFE731-50R turbofan engines provide 4,660 lbs of thrust each. Against the midsize category average, the 900XP exceeds on range (2,800 vs 2,281nm avg), speed (466 vs 452 ktas avg), and cabin width (6.0ft vs 5.5ft avg). All three figures beat the midsize category average.
The 35 US Part 135 aircraft span 20 operators. Corporate Eagle Management Services holds 8 aircraft (23% of the fleet), Northeastern Aviation Corp 4, Sky Quest and SpiritJets 3 each. Seven active empty legs appear in current listings, with route patterns concentrated in Florida-to-northeast corridors: Naples to Cleveland (two legs), Opa-locka to Cleveland, and Austin to Farmingdale NY bidirectional.
Charter rates run approximately $4,500 to $5,500 per hour. Used Hawker 900XP aircraft trade from $2.5 million to $5 million.
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 8 |
| Cabin length | 21.3 ft |
| Cabin width | 6.0 ft |
| Cabin height | 5.8 ft (stand-up) |
| Baggage volume | 49 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Fully enclosed |
| Galley | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Available on most aircraft |
| Cabin floor | Flat, walk-around |
The cabin runs 5.8 ft tall — most passengers will crouch slightly when walking the aisle. A fully enclosed lavatory makes it workable for longer legs. Connectivity varies by tail — most operators in this fleet have at least one Wi-Fi-equipped aircraft, but confirm before booking if you need to work in the air.
Operator floor plans vary. Some Hawker 900XP cabins are configured with a divan that drops the headcount by one or two seats; confirm the layout with the operator before booking.
Range & performance
| Range | 2,800 nm |
| Max cruise | 466 ktas |
| Typical cruise | ~396 ktas |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft |
2,800 nm covers most US domestic missions. Coast-to-coast with one stop, transcontinental city pairs east of the Rockies non-stop.
Distances are real great-circle nautical miles from the selected hub. Angular positions are spaced for readability, not actual bearings. Range envelope assumes no wind and a full passenger load.
Charter cost per hour
Charter the Hawker 900XP at roughly $4,500–$7,500 per flight hour, depending on how far ahead you book. Midsize jets like this carry 7–9 passengers; the per-seat math improves sharply as you fill the cabin.
Rates are flight-hour pricing. Total cost depends on round-trip vs. one-way, positioning, fuel surcharges, and taxes (~15% on top of base). Run the math on your trip →
History
The Hawker 900XP traces its airframe to the de Havilland DH.125, which first flew on August 13, 1962, among the first purpose-built business jets. Over 50 years, the design passed through de Havilland, Hawker Siddeley, British Aerospace, Raytheon, and Hawker Beechcraft as successive engine and avionics upgrades accumulated. The 800-series, introduced in the early 1980s with Honeywell TFE731 turbofans, became the commercially dominant form of the type. The 800XP (1995) and 850XP (2005, winglets) refined the design before Hawker Beechcraft launched the 900XP at NBAA in October 2006.
The 900XP received US type certification in October 2007 and began deliveries in 2008. Its TFE731-50R engines produced more thrust and better fuel efficiency than the 850XP's TFE731-5BR engines, extending range from 2,642nm to 2,800nm and improving hot-and-high performance. Hawker Beechcraft produced 183 aircraft through 2012 before the company filed for bankruptcy. Textron acquired the Beechcraft brand in 2014 and continued King Air production but did not restart the Hawker jet line, making the 900XP the last aircraft in a lineage that began with the DH.125 in 1962.
Ideal For
- Six to eight passengers on cross-country US routes or upper-midwest to Florida legs where the 2,800nm range covers the full distance without a fuel stop
- Charter customers who want a midsize cabin with above-average width (6.0ft vs 5.5ft midsize avg) and an enclosed lavatory plus full galley, not a belted seat
- Buyers cross-shopping the Learjet 60: both cruise at 466 ktas, but the 900XP has a wider cabin (6.0ft vs 5.4ft) and longer range (2,800 vs 2,405nm); the Learjet 60 has a larger active fleet with more empty leg availability (80 vs 35 Part 135 aircraft)
- Operators serving Florida northeast US corridor routes; the 900XP appears consistently on Naples/Opa-locka to Cleveland and Austin to Farmingdale NY legs in the empty leg database
Hawker 900XP vs Midsize Average
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Hawker 900XP compare to the Hawker 800XP?
The 900XP is the more capable aircraft. Range extends from 2,540nm (800XP) to 2,800nm (900XP). The TFE731-50R engines (4,660 lbs thrust each) replace the 800XP's TFE731-5BR (4,080 lbs), providing better climb and hot-and-high performance. Both share the same 21.3-foot cabin and 6.0-foot width. Used 900XP aircraft command a premium of roughly $1M–$2M over comparable 800XP aircraft ($1.5M–$3.5M for 800XP vs $2.5M–$5M for 900XP).
What is the Hawker 900XP's range?
Maximum range is 2,800 nautical miles. That covers New York to London with favorable winds (3,450nm, marginal with eastbound headwinds), Chicago to Reykjavik (2,440nm), Dallas to Anchorage (2,550nm), and Los Angeles to Hawaii (2,200nm) nonstop. On a standard charter load of six passengers, practical IFR range is approximately 2,500nm.
When did Hawker stop making the 900XP?
Hawker Beechcraft launched the 900XP at NBAA 2006, certified it in October 2007, and produced 183 aircraft through 2012. The company filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May 2012; Textron acquired the Beechcraft brand in 2014 but did not restart Hawker jet production. The 900XP is the final variant of a design family with continuous production from 1962 to 2012.
Is the Hawker 900XP a good charter value in the midsize category?
At $4,500–$5,500/hr, the 900XP offers above-average range (2,800nm), above-average cabin width (6.0ft), and a full galley with enclosed lavatory. The Learjet 60 matches it on speed and is available at comparable rates with more empty leg options. The 900XP's advantage is the wider, stand-up cabin; the Learjet 60's advantage is fleet size and empty leg frequency.
Available Empty Legs on Hawker 900XPs
Hawker 900XPs for Charter (35)
Where Hawker 900XPs actually fly
ADS-B-tracked flights from the trailing 90 days. Numbers cover aircraft on our charter database; private corporate fleets and operators using PIA registration are not in this count. Methodology →
Top routes
Busiest origins
| Pontiac (KPTK) | 296 |
| Teterboro (KTEB) | 68 |
| Cleveland (KCLE) | 53 |
| East Farmingdale (KFRG) | 48 |
| St Louis (KSUS) | 43 |
| Boca Raton (KBCT) | 43 |
| Naples (KAPF) | 42 |
| Miami (KOPF) | 34 |
| Van Nuys (KVNY) | 32 |
| White Plains (KHPN) | 31 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Eagle Management Services, Inc. | 8 | 741 |
| Northeastern Aviation Corp | 4 | 193 |
| Sky Quest LLC | 3 | 156 |
| SpiritJets, LLC. | 3 | 140 |
| AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT GROUP INC | 1 | 117 |
| Scott Aviation, LLC | 1 | 102 |
| Blatti Aviation, LLC | 2 | 95 |
| Sterling Aviation, LLC | 1 | 89 |
| International Group, LLC | 1 | 74 |
| Elite Air, Inc. | 1 | 54 |
Comparable aircraft
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