The Learjet 70 is the current-production Learjet, updated with Garmin G5000 avionics and Honeywell TFE731-40BR engines from the prior Learjet 40 platform. In the Dallas market it is the modern Learjet entry point, covering 1,873 nautical miles with six seats and the most current cockpit and cabin technology in the Learjet line. For DFW executives who want the Learjet climb performance with a contemporary avionics suite, the 70 is the aircraft.
Bombardier launched the Learjet 70 in 2013 as a re-engined, re-avioniced version of the Learjet 40, with Honeywell TFE731-40BR turbofans and the Garmin G5000 flight deck. Maximum speed is Mach 0.81 and certified ceiling is 51,000 feet. The six-seat cabin is 59.5 inches wide and shares the Learjet 40 cross-section.

Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier
- Year introduced: 2013
- Seating: 6
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,873 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 464 knots
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 56 feet
- Wingspan: 50.9 feet
- Height: 14 feet
- Baggage volume: 65 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Learjet 70 Fits Dallas
The Learjet 70’s 51,000-foot ceiling is the highest available in the six-seat light jet category in the Dallas market, and it matters in practice during the spring convective season when afternoon thunderstorm lines build across North Texas. Flying above the traffic that forces lower-ceiling aircraft to deviate adds block-time predictability on the Dallas-to-regional-US routes, which is worth something to a schedule-constrained executive.
The Garmin G5000 cockpit is the other distinction. On a Dallas to Denver leg at roughly 640 nautical miles or a Dallas to New Orleans leg at roughly 450 nautical miles, current-generation navigation and weather tools make the crew’s job easier and give clients a more transparent picture of in-flight routing decisions. Corporate clients from the Park Cities and Southlake corridor who fly frequently tend to notice the cockpit generation when they are comparing quotes.
The Learjet 70 is a current-production aircraft, which means the operator fleet is newer and the maintenance infrastructure is at current standards. Six seats makes it a dedicated aircraft for smaller groups, and for a two-to-four-person team that values modern avionics and the Learjet climb profile, it is the right light jet in the current Dallas market.
Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Learjet 70 run $3,800 to $5,200 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Learjet 70 charter rates in the Dallas market typically run $3,800 to $5,200 per hour. Contact Air Charter Advisors for a current quote on this platform.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
The full light jets category page lists every light jet we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Learjet 70 charter from Dallas, TX, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.