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A heavy jet is a category within the large cabin jet segment, designed for long-range intercontinental travel, large passenger groups, and the highest level of in-cabin functionality available in a purpose-built business jet. Heavy jets typically accommodate between 12 and 18 passengers depending on configuration, offer ranges from approximately 4,500 to over 7,500 nautical miles, and feature full-height stand-up cabins that can be configured into dedicated work, dining, and sleeping zones.

Major manufacturers in the heavy jet category include Bombardier (Global and Challenger series), Gulfstream Aerospace (G-series), and Dassault Aviation (Falcon 7X and 900 series). ACASS sales consultants have extensive transaction experience across all major heavy jet families on both the buy and sell sides.

Heavy jets typically seat between 12 and 18 passengers, though the most common cabin configurations seat 12 to 14 passengers, with ample legroom and a dedicated work or rest space. Higher-density configurations trading comfort for capacity can accommodate up to 18 passengers on select models.

Ultra-low-density configurations — often seen in VVIP or owner-operator aircraft — may seat as few as eight to 10 passengers in spacious private suites with dedicated crew quarters. The appropriate configuration depends on the owner’s typical group size, flight duration, and in-flight productivity requirements. ACASS can advise on configuration options and available inventory matched to your specific operational profile.

Heavy jets generally offer ranges from approximately 4,500 to over 7,500 nautical miles, depending on the make, model, year, and payload. This range capability enables non-stop flights between major international city pairs — such as New York to London or Toronto to Paris — without refueling stops. Ultra-long-range heavy jets at the top of the category, such as the Bombardier Global 7500 or Gulfstream G700, extend non-stop capability to routes like Los Angeles to Tokyo or Montréal to Dubai. Heavy jets operate most efficiently at high altitudes, typically above 40,000 feet, where thinner air allows for faster cruise speeds and smoother flight. For buyers with specific route requirements, ACASS consultants can recommend models whose performance specifications align with your primary city pairs.

The primary differences between heavy jets and super midsize jets are cabin size, passenger capacity, and non-stop range. Super midsize jets typically seat eight to ten passengers and offer ranges of approximately 3,000 to 4,500 nautical miles — sufficient for transcontinental domestic travel and shorter international routes. Heavy jets seat 12 to 18 passengers, offer ranges from approximately 4,500 to over 7,500 nautical miles, and provide full stand-up cabins with dedicated sleeping, dining, and conference configurations that super midsize cabins cannot match. For buyers whose primary missions are transatlantic or long transpacific routes — or who require a functioning boardroom and sleeping accommodation on a single aircraft — a heavy jet is typically the appropriate category. For buyers whose routes are primarily domestic or short-haul international, a super midsize jet often delivers better operating economics for equivalent mission capability. ACASS consultants can help you evaluate which category best serves your ownership objectives.

Acquiring a heavy jet through ACASS begins with a direct consultation with an ACASS sales consultant — by phone, email, or the inquiry form on this page. Your consultant will assess your mission profile, including typical routes, passenger count, cabin requirements, and desired timeframe, before recommending suitable models from both the active market and off-market inventory. ACASS provides full transaction support — from market intelligence and aircraft valuation to pre-buy inspection coordination through in-house technical experts. Support extends to contract structuring, regulatory filings, and delivery logistics. With $2B+ in business aviation transactions since 1994 and access to markets across 56 countries, ACASS consultants are positioned to identify opportunities — including off-market listings — that are not accessible through standard marketplace searches. Connect with a Specialist today, or browse current heavy jet listings above.

ACASS handles light jet transactions across the major aircraft families active in the business aviation market — including the Cessna Citation CJ series, Embraer Phenom 300, Bombardier Learjet, and Pilatus PC-24. ACASS accepts both buy-side and sell-side mandates.

ACASS consultants guide every transaction with OEM-level experience, supported by in-house contracts and technical teams, and backed by IADA Accredited Dealer standing since 2019. Every mandate is executed with the same standard of due diligence — from initial market assessment through to closing. Connect With a Specialist to discuss current availability and acquisition criteria.

Listing marketplaces aggregate inventory — ACASS structures transactions. When you work with an ACASS consultant, you receive independent guidance on aircraft condition, maintenance program status, logbook integrity, and technical due diligence before any offer is made.

ACASS is an IADA Accredited Dealer, operating under verified professional and ethical standards. With $2B+ in transactions across 56 countries and 30+ years of operation, ACASS brings market intelligence and personal accountability that no listing platform replicates. Connect With a Specialist to discuss your acquisition criteria.