Charter a Hawker 900XP

The Hawker 900XP is the final and most capable production variant of the Hawker 800 series - the last member of a business jet lineage that traces back to the de Havilland DH.125 of 1962. Launched at the NBAA convention in October 2006, the Hawker 900XP received FAA type certification in August 2007 and EASA certification in December 2007, with deliveries beginning in 2008. Production continued until 2012 with 183 aircraft delivered. The defining upgrade over the Hawker 850XP is the Honeywell TFE731-50R engine - rated at the same 4,660 lbf takeoff thrust as the 850XP's TFE731-5BR, but with a thermodynamic limit of 5,000 lbf. This higher thermal ceiling allows the -50R to maintain rated thrust as conditions degrade from standard, producing 4.5% more thrust at 5,000 ft pressure altitude and ISA+20 degrees Celsius versus the earlier engine. The result, as Flight Global's test confirmed, is that the Hawker 900XP can climb directly to its 41,000 ft ceiling after a maximum-weight takeoff - something the 850XP could only do in cool conditions.

The Hawker 900XP retains the Hawker 850XP's blended winglets, Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, 551 ft³ cabin and interior design, but combines them with improved engines that reduce fuel burn by 4% on 600 nm sectors and extend NBAA IFR range with four passengers to 2,818 nm (5,219 km). Flight Global noted the engine's 70-plus design and material enhancements give a near-50% improvement in inspection and overhaul intervals - TBO extended to 6,000 hours versus 5,000 on the 850XP. Charter prices start from approximately £2,600 per flight hour. For the full fleet see our private jet price guide or browse our complete fleet.

Why charter the Hawker 900XP?

• TFE731-50R engine with 5,000 lbf thermodynamic limit - maintains full thrust in hot and high conditions where 850XP degrades. Flight Global's Hawker 900XP test flight established the key performance distinction: the TFE731-50R is rated at 4,660 lbf takeoff thrust - identical to the 850XP - but its thermodynamic limit is 5,000 lbf versus the 5BR's 4,660 lbf. At 5,000 ft and ISA+20°C, the -50R produces 3,970 lbf versus the 5BR's 3,800 lbf - a 4.5% advantage that grows on hot summer days and high-altitude airports. This means the Hawker 900XP can climb directly to FL410 after a max-weight takeoff under all conditions, and requires 1,800 ft less runway than the 850XP for a 2,000 nm / 6-passenger mission. For charter operations from high-elevation airports (Geneva, Madrid, Innsbruck, Denver) or in Middle East summer temperatures, this is operationally decisive;
• 6,000-hour engine TBO - 50% longer than 850XP's 5BR; 229 gph fuel burn; lower operating cost. Hawker Parts confirmed the TFE731-50R TBO extends to 6,000 hours from the 850XP's maximum 5,000 hours - a near-50% improvement that Flight Global attributed to over 70 design and material enhancements by Honeywell. At 229 gph fuel burn versus the 850XP's higher consumption, the Hawker 900XP burns 4% less fuel on a 600 nm sector. Air Charter Advisors documented total annual operating cost at 200 hours as approximately $885,000 including fixed costs of $405,000 and variable costs of $480,000 - competitive for a 2,818 nm midsize jet. Honeywell's hourly engine maintenance cost program covers both TFE731-50R engines;
• 2,818 nm range - London to Dubai non-stop; Teterboro to San Francisco against 99% winds; westbound transatlantic bypass of Iceland. Jetcraft confirmed 2,818 nm NBAA IFR with four passengers and available fuel. Flight Global's test documented even more specific capability: Teterboro to San Francisco against 99% winds is achievable, and "westbound transatlantic flights in the Hawker 900XP can bypass Iceland en route to North America." From London City Airport on a 30°C day, St. Johns and Goose Bay in Canada are reachable with six passengers at 85% headwinds. From UK airports, London to Dubai (approximately 3,400 nm) is within range at lighter loads; London to Riyadh, Cairo, Mumbai and Lagos are all non-stop at standard charter loads;
• 7% shorter takeoff field than 850XP on a standard day - more regional airport access. Flight Global confirmed the Hawker 900XP has a 7% shorter takeoff field length than the 850XP at equal weight, attributing this to the engine change's effect on aircraft performance accounting. Air Charter Advisors noted the 900XP requires 1,800 ft less runway than the 850XP for the same mission. Both aircraft share the same MTOW and the same thrust rating at sea level standard conditions, but the hot-and-high margin of the -50R converts to shorter certified field lengths at ISA conditions. This opens shorter-runway European airports that the 850XP's performance tables would not support at full payload;
• Composite winglets with same Pro Line 21 avionics suite as 850XP - final and most complete Hawker 800 series specification. The Hawker 900XP retains all the advances of the 850XP: Hawker Beechcraft composite winglets, Collins Pro Line 21 with four 8x10-inch AMLCD screens, TAWS, RVSM, EGPWS, TCAS, LCD cabin lighting and touch-screen seat controls. Air Charter Service confirmed that "building on the successful Hawker 850XP, the faster, longer-range and more fuel-efficient 900XP is one of the most sought-after midsize jets on the market." The Hawker 900XP and Hawker 750 were the last two production variants of the complete Hawker 125 series - a lineage spanning over 1,000 aircraft from 1962 to 2013;
• 183 aircraft built; 63% North America, 11% Europe; all 183 in operation. Air Charter Advisors confirmed all 183 Hawker 900XP aircraft remain in operation - 100% fleet utilisation. Fleet distribution: 63% North America, 16% Asia, 11% Europe. The 11% European fleet share (approximately 20 aircraft) provides direct access for UK charter operators. Average days on market when for sale: 183 days - indicating an active and liquid pre-owned market. Honeywell's engine maintenance program and the shared platform history with the 800XP and 850XP provide a strong MRO base for the 183-aircraft fleet.

Charter cost - Hawker 900XP prices from UK airports

Hourly rates run from approximately £2,600 to £3,200 - above the Hawker 850XP, reflecting the 900XP's TFE731-50R hot-and-high performance, 2,818 nm range and 6,000-hour TBO. For 5 to 8 passengers on UK regional and European missions extending to the Gulf and North Africa, the Hawker 900XP is the longest-range and most capable Hawker 800 series aircraft available.

Indicative one-way prices from UK airports:

• London to New York - from £36,400 (7 passengers, non-stop at lighter load, approximately 7 hours 30 minutes);
• London to Dubai - from £44,200 (7 passengers, non-stop at lighter load, approximately 7 hours);
• London to Geneva - from £4,680 (7 passengers, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes);
• London to Cairo - from £13,000 (7 passengers, non-stop, approximately 4 hours 30 minutes);
• London to Riyadh - from £20,800 (7 passengers, non-stop, approximately 5 hours 30 minutes);
• Edinburgh to Istanbul - from £13,000 (7 passengers, approximately 3 hours 30 minutes);
• London to Lagos - from £31,200 (7 passengers, non-stop, approximately 6 hours).

Empty Leg flights appear on repositioning routes. See our Empty Legs page for current availability.

Ideal routes for the Hawker 900XP

Best matched to European, Gulf and intercontinental missions where 2,818 nm range, hot-and-high performance and the final Hawker 800 series specification serve groups of 5 to 8:

• London to Gulf non-stop (6 to 7 hours) - the 900XP's primary range advantage over 850XP. Dubai, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Doha are all within range at lighter loads. Flight Global confirmed the 900XP provides "true transcontinental legs" and "westbound transatlantic flights can bypass Iceland." For UK charter clients on Gulf business missions, the 900XP's 2,818 nm range provides a non-stop sector that the 850XP (2,640 nm) cannot guarantee at the same payload. The TFE731-50R's hot-and-high advantage is operationally relevant on Middle East summer departures from London and on return sectors from Dubai in 40°C ambient temperatures;
• High-elevation and hot-weather airports (Geneva, Innsbruck, Madrid, Denver, Nairobi) where TFE731-50R hot-and-high margin matters. Air Charter Advisors confirmed the 900XP requires 1,800 ft less runway than the 850XP for a 2,000 nm / 6-passenger mission. At Geneva (1,411 m elevation), Innsbruck (1,906 ft obstacle clearance requirement), Madrid or African airports in summer conditions, the -50R's thermodynamic headroom provides a meaningful advantage. For corporate clients who regularly fly into challenging airports, the 900XP's field performance is the selection argument over the 850XP;
• London to Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi and East Africa non-stop (4 to 7 hours). Cairo (approximately 2,200 nm), Lagos (approximately 2,650 nm), Nairobi (approximately 3,900 nm at lighter load) and Addis Ababa are all accessible. At 2,818 nm range the 900XP covers the full range of African business aviation missions from UK airports. Air Charter Service noted the 900XP can complete "Frankfurt to Dubai, Singapore to Perth and Moscow to Mumbai" - the London equivalents extend to all of these destinations from UK airports;
• Westbound transatlantic at lighter loads - London to New York; Iceland bypass capability. Flight Global specifically confirmed the 900XP can bypass Iceland en route westbound, reaching St. Johns and Goose Bay from London City in 30°C conditions with 6 passengers. At lighter loads London to New York is within range with favourable winds. For groups of 5 to 6 on transatlantic missions, the Hawker 900XP provides a midsize-category intercontinental option at rates below large-cabin jets;
• Short European sectors where modern avionics and hot-and-high field performance are valued over maximum range. Edinburgh, Paris, Geneva, Amsterdam and Istanbul are all 45 minutes to 3.5 hours. For groups who want the best available Hawker 800 series specification on shorter sectors, the 900XP provides the Pro Line 21 standard avionics, blended winglets and most current Hawker 800 series interior. Charter rates are approximately 8 to 10% above the 850XP on these shorter missions.

Cabin and in-flight experience

The Hawker 900XP cabin is identical in dimensions and design to the Hawker 850XP: 6.5 m long, 1.83 m wide and 1.75 m high - 551 ft³, flat floor, stand-up throughout. Five fully-berthable individual seats with slide, swivel and recline occupy the forward positions; a three-seat divan is at the rear. Seats move forward, backward, sideways and rotate; the divan faces an additional individual chair. A ninth position is available in the enclosed aft lavatory. LCD cabin lighting and touch-screen seat controls are standard. The enclosed lavatory takes up the full fuselage width at the tail section, Air Charter Service confirmed, and is "securely isolated from the cabin when the door is closed."

The galley to the right of the entrance is equipped with microwave, refrigerator and coffee machine. Fold-out work tables are at the front of the cabin with computer connectors. Cabin altitude is approximately 7,500 ft at FL410 (8.5 psi differential). Baggage is internal only: approximately 50 ft³ in forward and aft compartments accommodating up to six medium suitcases. The Collins Pro Line 21 cockpit provides four 8x10-inch AMLCD screens with TAWS, RVSM, EGPWS and TCAS. Two Honeywell TFE731-50R engines at 229 gph deliver 452 kt maximum cruise at 41,000 ft.

• Cabin. 6.5 m x 1.83 m x 1.75 m; 551 ft³; flat floor; stand-up; 8 standard passengers;
• Seats. 5 fully-berthable (slide/swivel/recline/rotate) + 3-seat divan facing individual seat; 9th in aft lavatory;
• Interior. LCD lighting; touch-screen seat controls; fold-out work tables; computer connectors;
• Galley. Right of entrance; microwave; refrigerator; coffee machine;
• Lavatory. Aft; full fuselage width; isolated from cabin;
• Baggage. ~50 ft³ internal (forward + aft); no external compartment; ~6 suitcases;
• Pressurisation. 8.5 psi; 7,500 ft at FL410;
• Avionics. Collins Pro Line 21; 4x AMLCD 8x10-inch; TAWS; RVSM; EGPWS; TCAS;
• Engines. 2 x Honeywell TFE731-50R (4,660 lbf takeoff / 5,000 lbf thermodynamic limit; 229 gph; 6,000-hr TBO);
• Winglets. Hawker Beechcraft composite blended winglets (same as 850XP).

Technical specifications

Hawker 900XP vs similar aircraft

• Hawker 900XP vs Hawker 850XP. The 900XP upgrades the 850XP's TFE731-5BR engines to TFE731-50R - same 4,660 lbf takeoff thrust but 5,000 lbf thermodynamic limit versus 4,660 lbf. This delivers 4.5% more thrust in hot-and-high conditions, 4% less fuel on 600 nm sectors, 6,000-hr TBO (vs 5,000-hr) and 2,818 nm range (vs 850XP's approximately 2,640 nm). Both share identical cabin dimensions, winglets, Pro Line 21 avionics and cabin design. Charter rates for the Hawker 900XP run approximately 8 to 10% above the 850XP. For missions within 2,640 nm in cool conditions from sea-level airports, the 850XP is the economical choice; for Gulf missions, hot-and-high airports or any sector where the full range margin matters, the 900XP is preferable;
• Hawker 900XP vs Cessna Citation XLS+. The Citation XLS+ has more modern Garmin G5000 avionics, lower operating costs and a larger fleet. Charter rates are broadly comparable or slightly lower. The Hawker 900XP counters with a wider cabin (6.0 ft vs XLS+'s 5.5 ft), 551 ft³ vs XLS+'s 461 ft³ (19% more), 2,818 nm range (vs XLS+ approximately 2,100 nm), fully-berthable seats and the TFE731-50R hot-and-high advantage. For groups of 6 to 8 on European missions where cabin space and range are both priorities, the Hawker 900XP is the stronger choice at comparable rates;
• Hawker 900XP vs Learjet 75 Liberty. The Learjet 75 Liberty is faster (Mach 0.81 vs 0.80) with modern avionics and a Bombardier support network. Charter rates are broadly comparable. The Hawker 900XP counters with a wider cabin (6.0 ft vs Learjet 75's approximately 5.7 ft), 551 ft³ vs Learjet 75's 453 ft³ (21% more), fully-berthable seats, microwave, refrigerator and coffee machine in the galley, and the TFE731-50R hot-and-high performance advantage that the Learjet's Williams FJ44 engines do not replicate at high-elevation airports.

Frequently asked questions - Hawker 900XP charter

How much does it cost to charter a Hawker 900XP?
Charter rates run from approximately £2,600 to £3,200 per flight hour. London to Geneva costs from £4,680 for 7 passengers. London to Cairo costs from £13,000. London to Riyadh costs from £20,800. All quotes from Private Jets UK are fully itemised with no hidden charges.

What is the difference between the Hawker 900XP and the Hawker 850XP?
The Hawker 900XP's primary advance is the Honeywell TFE731-50R engine: same 4,660 lbf takeoff thrust as the 850XP's TFE731-5BR but with a 5,000 lbf thermodynamic limit, producing 4.5% more thrust in hot-and-high conditions. TBO extends from 5,000 to 6,000 hours. Fuel burn on a 600 nm sector is 4% lower. Range increases from approximately 2,640 nm to 2,818 nm. Both aircraft share identical cabin dimensions, winglets, Pro Line 21 avionics and interior design.

Can the Hawker 900XP fly London to Dubai non-stop?
London to Dubai is approximately 3,400 nm - marginal at standard 7-passenger charter loads. At lighter loads of 5 to 6 passengers with full fuel, non-stop is achievable depending on winds. Flight Global confirmed the Hawker 900XP can reach St. Johns, Canada from London City Airport on a 30 degree day with six passengers at 85% headwinds, indicating comparable capability on Gulf routing. Confirm payload and routing with Private Jets UK before booking.

How many passengers can fly on a Hawker 900XP?
Eight in standard configuration: five fully-berthable forward seats (slide, swivel, recline, rotate) plus a three-seat divan facing an individual chair at the rear. A ninth seat is available in the enclosed aft lavatory. Jetcraft confirmed typical configuration as nine passengers and two crew.

Why was the Hawker 900XP the final Hawker 800 series variant?
Hawker Beechcraft filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May 2012, leading Textron to acquire the assets and discontinue the Hawker aircraft line. Hawker Parts confirmed the Hawker 900XP and Hawker 750 were the last two Hawker 125 series variants produced. The Hawker 900XP's 2012 production end marked the conclusion of a business jet lineage that began with the de Havilland DH.125 in 1962 - 50 years of continuous production and over 1,000 aircraft delivered.