The Premier 1A has the widest cabin of any light jet flying out of Los Angeles, and it gets there with a carbon-composite fuselage rather than a stretch. Six passengers, 451 knots and a single-pilot certification.
Raytheon, later Hawker Beechcraft, built the Premier I and the improved 1A around a composite fuselage wound rather than riveted, which removed the internal structure that normally eats cabin width. Two Williams FJ44-2A engines, 451 knots and 1,430 nautical miles of range. Every Premier 1A we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Raytheon / Hawker Beechcraft)
- Year introduced: 2001-2013
- Seating: 6
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,430 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 451 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 46 feet
- Wingspan: 44.5 feet
- Height: 15.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 77 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Premier 1A Fits Los Angeles
Cabin width is the reason clients pick this aircraft over a Citation CJ2 for a Los Angeles business trip. Six people sitting across a genuinely wide cabin for two hours to Las Vegas, NV or the Bay Area is a different experience from six people in a narrower one, and the composite shell keeps the noise down with it.
Baggage is where the Premier gives ground. The hold is modest for the cabin size, so a Van Nuys departure to Aspen, CO with ski bags is a conversation about a CJ3 instead. Golf clubs to Palm Springs are fine.
At 1,430 nautical miles the range is short for the speed, so Los Angeles trips beyond Denver or Dallas start needing a stop. Inside that circle it is one of the more comfortable ways to move six people.
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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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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 Premier 1A run $3,400 to $4,600 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Premier 1A quotes with the mid-to-upper light jets, and on short Los Angeles legs the cabin is what the money buys rather than range.
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 Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Premier 1A charter in or out of Los Angeles, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to 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.