The Learjet 45 (LJ45) is a twin engine business jet from Bombardier’s Learjet line, designed for quick hops between cities rather than long-haul flying, now in Latest News in India. In a typical layout, it carries 7 to 9 passengers in a club-style cabin, with two pilots up front. Published figures put maximum cruise around 464 knots, a ceiling of 51,000 feet, and about 1,971 nautical miles of range in favourable conditions.
It is powered by two Honeywell TFE731-series turbofans and uses a four-screen electronic flight display suite that supports situational awareness in busy airspace.
Why It Fits VIP Travel So Well
VIP travel is less about flash and more about control. A Learjet 45 lets a team set its own departure time, avoid tight airline connections, and land closer to a meeting, rally, or site visit. Smaller airports often mean shorter drives, quicker security routines, and less public exposure.
The cabin also stays private enough for briefings, calls, or a quiet reset between stops. That is why you often see the model in executive charter fleets and on government itineraries.
Why People Are Talking About the Learjet 45 Right Now
On January 28, 2026, the Learjet 45 returned to headlines after a chartered flight carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed in western India, with investigations ongoing. The story has spotlighted how frequently this aircraft type shows up in VIP travel because it matches the fast, flexible, point-to-point needs of high-profile schedules, official post.
