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Learjet 45XR cost of ownership

What does it cost to own and operate the Bombardier Aviation Learjet 45XR? The calculator below estimates annual cost and fully-burdened cost per flight hour, pre-filled with assumptions typical for its class and fully editable to your operation.

Class
Business Jets
Engines
2 × Turbofan
Seats
9
Max range
2,000 nm

Your assumptions

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Cost per flight hour
$6,893
fully-burdened
Annual operating cost
$1,749,000
fixed + variable
Annual fixed cost
$545,000
Variable cost / hour
$3,010

Where the money goes (annual)

  • Other$1,387,293
  • Maintenance$520,000
  • Fuel$480,000
  • Crew$280,000
  • Insurance$90,000
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The figures above are indicative. The complete model — built on verified data and current market pricing for a specific aircraft, and extended to financing, charter economics, a five-year projection and full ROI, NPV and IRR analysis — is prepared for our members and partners.

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These figures are indicative — class-typical starting values for the Learjet 45XR, not its price or a quotation. A precise, data-backed analysis with current market pricing is available through a HangarMart membership on the Learjet 45XR page, or prepared with our advisors.

About the Learjet 45XR

The Bombardier Aviation Learjet 45XR — part of the Learjet 40/45 family — is a business jet aimed at private and corporate travel that values cabin comfort and speed. It entered service in 2004 and is now an established, widely-supported design, developed in Canada.

On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 2,000 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 464 knots. It seats up to 9 passengers and is powered by 2 Honeywell TFE731-20BR engines.

Its 2,000 nm range makes it well matched to transcontinental missions without a fuel stop. It is flown by a two-pilot crew and is approved for IFR flight. Before committing to the Learjet 45XR, weigh it against the closest alternatives below and talk to an advisor about acquisition and operating costs.

Learjet 45XR cost of ownership: FAQs

How much does it cost to own a Learjet 45XR?

Total cost of ownership for the Learjet 45XR depends mostly on how much you fly it. The largest drivers are crew, the engine/maintenance program, fuel, insurance and hangarage. Enter your own annual hours in the calculator above for an estimated annual cost and a fully-burdened cost per flight hour, then talk to our advisors for a precise model built on current market data.

What is the Learjet 45XR's operating cost per flight hour?

Hourly cost is driven by fuel burn, engine and airframe maintenance programs, and reserves. As a business jets with turbofan powerplant, the Learjet 45XR sits in that class's cost band — variable (hourly) costs rise with utilisation while fixed costs are spread across more hours. Use the calculator to see the cost per hour at your expected annual hours.

What are the biggest costs of owning a Learjet 45XR?

Ownership costs split into fixed costs that you pay regardless of flying (crew salaries, insurance, hangar, management and scheduled maintenance reserves) and variable costs that scale with hours flown (fuel, engine-program charges and maintenance). For a business jets like the Learjet 45XR, crew and the engine program are typically among the largest line items.

Is it cheaper to charter or to own a Learjet 45XR?

At low or variable annual utilisation, chartering or leasing is usually more economical because you avoid the fixed costs of ownership; above a breakeven level of annual hours, owning the Learjet 45XR tends to win. Model your hours in the calculator, then compare against our charter and leasing options to find your breakeven.

Are these Learjet 45XR cost figures exact?

No — the defaults are indicative, class-typical starting values, not the price of the Learjet 45XR or a quotation. They are there so the estimate is sensible for the aircraft's class; adjust every input to your operation. A precise, data-backed ownership model with current market pricing is available through our acquisition advisory team.

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