BOMBARDIER
Bombardier Learjet 70
The Learjet 70 was the final development of the 40-series — Garmin G5000 flight deck, winglets and improved hot-and-high climb. A rare and modern light jet for executive charter.
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Learjet 70 vs Eclipse 550
A Bombardier vs Eclipse Aerospace showdown in the light jet class. The Bombardier Learjet 70 carries 6 passengers with 2,060 nm of range; the Eclipse 550 carries 4 with 1,125 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 4'11" × 5'1" versus 4'2" × 4'8", and runway numbers read 4,440 ft against 2,342 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from $13,200 on the Learjet 70, from $4,400 on the Eclipse 550.
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ECLIPSE AEROSPACE
Eclipse 550
The Eclipse 550 is the definitive very light jet — a four-seat, twin-Pratt & Whitney PW610F powered aircraft with autothrottles, Avio IFMS avionics and by far the lowest fuel burn of any jet in charter service (roughly 59 US gal/hr). A niche but genuinely useful tool for short regional missions on tight budgets.
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Side-by-side specifications
| METRIC | Learjet 70 | Eclipse 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 6 | 4 |
| Range | 2,060 nm | 1,125 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.81 | Mach 0.64 |
| Cabin height | 4'11" | 4'2" |
| Cabin width | 5'1" | 4'8" |
| Baggage | 50 cu ft | 16 cu ft |
| Runway | 4,440 ft | 2,342 ft |
Bombardier Learjet 70 — strengths
- —Garmin G5000 flight deck
- —Winglets improve climb and fuel burn
- —Last of the Learjets — collectible airframe
Eclipse 550 — strengths
- —Lowest fuel burn of any charter jet
- —Sub-2,400 ft take-off distance
- —Autothrottles standard
CHARTER PRICING
Indicative pricing
BOMBARDIER LEARJET 70
| Denver → Aspen (hot/high) | from $13,200 |
| Geneva → Olbia | from CHF 12,900 |
ECLIPSE 550
| Chicago → Detroit | from $4,400 |
| Dallas → Austin | from $3,900 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Learjet 70 is the stronger all-rounder, but the Eclipse 550 still wins on the metrics that matter to specific buyers.
The Learjet 70 pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity and speed & block time; the Eclipse 550 answers with airport access. Both sit in the light jet class, so charter pricing is broadly aligned — let the use case (range, group size, airport pair) drive the final call.
Range / non-stop reach
Learjet 70
2,060 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
Learjet 70
Taller and/or wider cabin (4'11" × 5'1") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
Learjet 70
Seats up to 6 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
Eclipse 550
Shorter 2,342 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
Learjet 70
Cruise of Mach 0.81 — shaves meaningful minutes off every long leg.
Verdict based on published manufacturer specifications, charter market data and Limitless Sky brokerage experience.
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Top reasons to choose — and who each aircraft is best for
A tailored summary for the Learjet 70 and Eclipse 550: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
BOMBARDIER
Top reasons to choose the Learjet 70
- ★Reaches 2,060 nm non-stop — 83% more range than the Eclipse 550, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
- ★Cruises at Mach 0.81, trimming block time on every leg vs the Eclipse 550 (Mach 0.64).
- ★Bigger cabin envelope (4'11" tall × 5'1" wide) than the Eclipse 550 — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
- ★Seats up to 6 passengers vs 4 on the Eclipse 550 — better for full-group charters and family travel.
- ★50 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the Eclipse 550.
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Eclipse 550's envelope, the 2,060 nm legs of the Learjet 70 keep reserves intact.
Larger party charters
Up to 6 seats vs 4 on the Eclipse 550 — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
Two-hour business hops
Lowest jet-class operating cost for 1–2 hour European or US regional legs.
Short-runway escapes
Unlocks airfields like London City alternatives, Lugano and Aspen.
ECLIPSE AEROSPACE
Top reasons to choose the Eclipse 550
- ★Lands in 2,342 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the Learjet 70 cannot.
- ★Lowest fuel burn of any charter jet
- ★Sub-2,400 ft take-off distance
- ★Autothrottles standard
BEST FOR
Short-field departures
2,342 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Learjet 70 cannot use, putting passengers closer to the door.
Two-hour business hops
Lowest jet-class operating cost for 1–2 hour European or US regional legs.
Short-runway escapes
Unlocks airfields like London City alternatives, Lugano and Aspen.
4–6 passenger weekends
Right-sized for a couple plus friends or a small family weekend break.
PROS & CONS
Honest assessment
BOMBARDIER
Bombardier Learjet 70
PROS
- +Garmin G5000 flight deck
- +Winglets improve climb and fuel burn
- +Last of the Learjets — collectible airframe
- +Longer legs than the Eclipse 550 (2,060 nm vs 1,125 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
- +Carries up to 6 passengers vs 4 on the Eclipse 550 — better for larger groups.
- +Faster cruise (Mach 0.81) trims block time on every leg vs the Eclipse 550.
CONS
- −Needs more runway than the Eclipse 550 (4,440 ft vs 2,342 ft) — fewer short-field options.
ECLIPSE AEROSPACE
Eclipse 550
PROS
- +Lowest fuel burn of any charter jet
- +Sub-2,400 ft take-off distance
- +Autothrottles standard
- +Shorter runway requirement (2,342 ft) unlocks airfields the Learjet 70 cannot use.
CONS
- −Shorter range than the Learjet 70 (1,125 nm vs 2,060 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
- −Maximum 4-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 4 — the Learjet 70 adds 2 seats.
- −Slightly slower in cruise than the Learjet 70 (Mach 0.64 vs Mach 0.81).
- −Lower ceiling than the Learjet 70 (4'2" vs 4'11") — stand-up movement is restricted.
- −Tighter baggage capacity than the Learjet 70 (16 cu ft vs 50 cu ft).
REAL-WORLD MISSIONS
Which aircraft for which mission
Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.
SCENARIO 01
Two-hour business hop with four executives and overnight bags
OUR PICKLearjet 70
Curated example: Teterboro → Nantucket sits in the Learjet 70's sweet spot.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 02
Weekend ski trip — Geneva to Sion with full ski equipment
OUR PICKEclipse 550
Shorter runway requirement (2,342 ft) opens up the airfield.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Day-return board meeting between secondary cities
OUR PICKLearjet 70
Curated example: Teterboro → Nantucket sits in the Learjet 70's sweet spot.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Family of five to a Mediterranean island for a long weekend
OUR PICKLearjet 70
Larger cabin seats the full group (6).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
Best pick per route
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Paris | 190 nm | Learjet 70 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Geneva → Ibiza | 560 nm | Learjet 70 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Teterboro → Miami | 950 nm | Learjet 70 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| London → Athens | 1,500 nm | Learjet 70 | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (1500 nm > 1,125 nm). |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
Learjet 70 vs Eclipse 550 — frequently asked
Learjet 70 vs Eclipse 550: which has the longer range?OPEN
The Bombardier Learjet 70 has a published range of 2,060 nm; the Eclipse 550 is rated at 1,125 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Which is faster — Learjet 70 or Eclipse 550?OPEN
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.81 for the Bombardier Learjet 70 and Mach 0.64 for the Eclipse 550. On a Denver → Aspen (hot/high)-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN
The Bombardier Learjet 70 seats 6; the Eclipse 550 seats 4. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
What does it cost to charter the Bombardier Learjet 70 vs the Eclipse 550?OPEN
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Bombardier Learjet 70 from from $13,200, Eclipse 550 from from $4,400. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.
Which aircraft is better for transatlantic or long-range missions?OPEN
Both belong to the Light Jet category, but range, payload and runway performance differ. See the route-recommendations table on this page for our specific pick per corridor.
How much cabin space does the Learjet 70 have vs the Eclipse 550?OPEN
Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Bombardier Learjet 70 and Eclipse 550 sit in the Light Jet class, so cabin height, width and layout differ subtly — on flights over 3 hours those details matter more than raw range. Ask us for a side-by-side floorplan.
Which aircraft is safer — Learjet 70 or Eclipse 550?OPEN
Both aircraft in this comparison are operated under ARG/US, Wyvern or IS-BAO safety programmes when chartered through Limitless Sky. Safety is driven by operator, crew currency and maintenance regime — not the airframe. We only book operators meeting our verified due-diligence checklist.
What's the total mission cost — not just the hourly rate?OPEN
Hourly pricing (from $13,200 for the Learjet 70, from $4,400 for the Eclipse 550) is only one input. Total mission cost includes positioning legs, overnight fees, landing/handling, catering, de-icing and FET where applicable. Our confirmed quote itemises every line so there are no surprises.
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