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Piper’s single-engine jet flew, but never reached customers. Explore the PA-47’s unusual design, the very light jet boom, its Altaire redesign, and the market downturn that ended the program.
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Aircraft Ownership
Piper’s single-engine jet flew, but never reached customers. Explore the PA-47’s unusual design, the very light jet boom, its Altaire redesign, and the market downturn that ended the program.
Charter
Private jet charter costs in 2026 range from roughly $2,300 to $17,000+ per flight hour. Compare aircraft rates, fees, taxes and quote factors.
Aircraft Ownership
A private jet can cost under $1 million on the older pre-owned market or more than $80 million new. The purchase price is only the beginning, here is what ownership can really cost in 2026.
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Installed global business jet fleet
Global business jet departures in 2025
2025–2029 business jet transaction forecast
Worldwide active business-jet fleet growth in 2025
New business jets delivered worldwide in 2025
+11.8% vs. 2024Global headline metrics refer to business jets unless otherwise specified.
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