Praetor 600

The Praetor 600 achieves 4,018 NM with NBAA IFR reserves — sufficient for London to New York nonstop eastbound, Dubai to London, or São Paulo to Lisbon nonstop. It holds ETOPS transatlantic certification.

The Praetor 600 uses full fly-by-wire controls — the first super-midsize jet from a non-Airbus/Boeing manufacturer to do so. FBW provides envelope protection, reduces pilot workload, and delivers consistent handling regardless of weight or atmospheric conditions.

The Challenger 650 has a wider cabin (7.9 ft vs 6.2 ft) and a more liquid pre-owned market. The Praetor 600 counters with fly-by-wire, longer range (4,018 NM vs ~4,000 NM), and ETOPS certification for true transatlantic nonstop capability.

Variable costs run approximately $3,200–$3,800/hr. Annual fixed costs including Executive Care, two-pilot crew, insurance, and hangar typically total $600,000–$800,000. At 350 hours/year, total annual cost is approximately $1.75M–$2.1M.

Limited supply — the aircraft entered service in 2019 and early operators have high retention rates. 2019–2022 aircraft with 500–2,000 hours trade between $22M and $30M. Finding the right specification requires a 6–9 month search timeline.