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VLJ (very light jet)

Very light jets are the smallest jets, weighing under about 10,000 lb, seating four to six and often certified for a single pilot: the Cirrus Vision Jet, Embraer Phenom 100, Cessna Citation Mustang and M2, and HondaJet. They cruise at 340–420 knots over ranges of 1,000–1,400 nautical miles, cost $2,000–$3,500 an hour to charter and can use runways under 3,500 ft, which opens up many small airports. The cabins are compact, with limited headroom, an unenclosed or emergency-only lavatory and little baggage space, so they suit one- to two-hour flights for two to four people rather than families with luggage.

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