Affordable Private Jet Services: Cirrus Vision Jet and VeriJet

Private jet services are no longer reserved for an elite few. Over the past few years, a variety of aircraft and services have emerged that allow individuals to experience private flights at reasonable costs, broadening access to the skies. Among these, the innovative Cirrus Vision Jet and VeriJet's services utilizing this aircraft stand out as game-changers.

Cirrus Vision Jet: A New Standard for Personal Private Jets

First introduced in 2016, the Cirrus Vision Jet is one of the world’s smallest private jets, measuring 9.3 meters in length and 1.5 meters in fuselage width. Despite its compact size, it delivers outstanding performance, operating with a single engine and capable of flying up to 2,350 km at a speed of 550 km/h while carrying up to seven passengers.

One of the Vision Jet’s most appealing features is its cost efficiency. The initial models were available for under $2 million, and its operating costs remain highly economical, with an estimated $900 per hour based on an annual flight time of 450 hours. Notably, due to the rising demand for safe and private air travel post-pandemic, 73 Vision Jets were delivered in 2020 alone, making it the best-selling personal jet of that year.

The cabin accommodates up to seven passengers, offering various seating configurations for a comfortable journey. It is equipped with in-flight Wi-Fi and satellite radio entertainment systems; however, passengers should note the absence of an onboard lavatory. In terms of safety, the Vision Jet is a pioneer, being the first single-engine jet to feature the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), ensuring the safety of passengers and crew. Additionally, the aircraft includes a Safety Return Emergency Autoland system that can autonomously locate the nearest airport and land in case of an emergency.

A VeriJet Cirrus Vision Jet. by Thomas Pallini (source at Insider)

VeriJet: Innovative Private Aviation Services Utilizing the Vision Jet

Operating in the western and southern coastal regions of the United States, VeriJet is revolutionizing the private aviation market by leveraging the Cirrus Vision Jet. The company emphasizes eco-friendly operations, with reduced carbon emissions and lower noise pollution compared to larger jets, while offering competitive pricing to make private flights more accessible.

VeriJet’s charter rates start at $3,000 per flight hour, with no ferry cost for flights within a 700-mile (1,126 km) radius, making private travel highly cost-effective on popular routes such as Los Angeles–Las Vegas and Phoenix–San Francisco. Customers only pay for the actual flight time, providing a transparent and convenient pricing model.

VeriJet’s services cater to the unique geography of the U.S. West Coast, where demand for low-altitude flights is high, and many smaller airports remain inaccessible to larger aircraft. This allows customers to fly directly to smaller airports closer to their final destinations, significantly reducing travel time. The company also operates a Jet Card program, recruiting 100 exclusive Founders Club members who receive discounted rates of $2,500 per hour when pre-purchasing 100 hours or more. Additionally, members gain access to exclusive Jet Safaris, flying over breathtaking destinations such as Canada’s Hudson Bay, the British Virgin Islands' Virgin Gorda, and iconic national parks like the Grand Canyon, Glacier, and Yellowstone.

The success of Cirrus Vision Jet and VeriJet exemplifies the growing accessibility of private aviation, marking the dawn of a new era where affordable, safe, and convenient private flights are within reach.

Capable of carrying up to 7 passengers (635 kg payload) and flying approximately 2,350 km at a speed of 550 kph (Source: cirrusaircraft.com)