Hawker private jet charter

The Hawker business jet lineage is one of the most distinctively British stories in private aviation. The original de Havilland DH.125, designed and first flown in 1962 at Hatfield, Hertfordshire, established the midsize cabin-class business jet template that the Hawker 800 and 900XP series refined over five decades. Through ownership transitions from Hawker Siddeley to British Aerospace to Raytheon and Hawker Beechcraft, the core DH.125 fuselage structure was developed through continuous improvement into the Hawker 900XP, the most advanced variant before production ended. Hawker Beechcraft filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May 2012 and emerged as Beechcraft Corporation in 2013, discontinuing the Hawker jet line. Textron Aviation acquired the assets in 2014 and continues to provide parts, engineering and maintenance support for the thousands of Hawkers still operating today. Everette Aviation confirmed the Hawker 800 series alone had over 650 delivered. The Hawker 400XP, derived from the Mitsubishi MU-300 / Beechjet 400, brings the total Hawker-branded fleet to well over 1,000 active aircraft worldwide. No new Hawker jets are in production.

Private Jets UK arranges charter on Hawker aircraft from the existing active fleet. Every aircraft flies with a full professional crew and is maintained to EASA airworthiness standards. Charter cost depends on the specific model, route, date and number of passengers. Get a quote via WhatsApp on +44 204 577-31-19 or by email at [email protected]

Aircraft available for charter

The charter fleet in 2026 comprises four active series, all out of production but supported by Textron Aviation's parts and engineering network. The 800 series, including the 800XP, 850XP, 900XP and 750, is the most widely available. The 400XP light jet remains active in European and UK regional charter. The 4000 super-midsize is available in limited numbers from specialist operators.

Light Jet - 400XP - from £1,500/hr

The Hawker 400XP is a light jet derived from the Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond and Beechjet 400 lineage, with over 950 Beechjet/400 series delivered since 1978 including the T-1 Jayhawk military trainer. Quantum Jets put NBAA IFR range at 1,180 nm at 450 kt. The 400XP, introduced in 2004, added Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, a private lavatory as standard, improved soundproofing and optional Honeywell Ovation C entertainment. Eight passengers in standard configuration; 305 cu ft cabin. Parts and service continue through Textron Aviation. Rates from £1,500 per flight hour.

Midsize - 750 - from £2,500/hr

The Hawker 750 (introduced 2007) is a lower-cost, shorter-range variant of the 800 series. The ventral fuel tank is replaced by an externally accessible baggage pannier, reducing range to approximately 2,000 nm while adding useful baggage volume. The 750 retains the full 800-series cabin: stand-up height, eight passengers, galley and aft lavatory. For groups of 6 to 8 on short-to-medium European sectors where cost economy rather than maximum range is the priority, the 750 is worth considering. Rates from £2,500 per flight hour.

Midsize - 800XP - from £2,800/hr

The Hawker 800XP is the most widely available Hawker in the UK charter market, with approximately 475 units built between 1995 and 2005. The 800XP introduced Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics and Honeywell TFE731-5BR engines providing 2,470-2,540 nm range at 447 kt. Eight passengers in a stand-up cabin (1.73 m / 5 ft 8 in); galley and aft lavatory standard. Thirty years of continuous operation have produced a maintenance network and parts supply that keeps these aircraft available and priced competitively against newer midsize jets at the same cabin specification. Charter a Hawker 800XP. Rates from £2,800 per flight hour.

Midsize - 850XP and 900XP - from £3,000/hr

The Hawker 850XP (2006) added winglets to the 800XP airframe, providing approximately 100 nm additional range. The Hawker 900XP (2007) is the final and most refined variant of the original DH.125 lineage: Honeywell TFE731-50BR engines at increased thrust, improved fuel efficiency, extended range to approximately 2,800 nm and updated Pro Line 21 avionics. The 900XP had a 2012 list price of $16.07 million and remains the most capable Hawker available for charter. Charter a Hawker 900XP. Rates from £3,000 per flight hour.

Super-Midsize - 4000 - from £3,500/hr

The Hawker 4000 was the most technically ambitious Hawker ever produced: an all-composite fuselage, 3,280 nm range and a stand-up super-midsize cabin. Only 73 were built before Hawker Beechcraft's bankruptcy halted production. Business Jet Traveler confirmed that Textron Aviation, the eventual acquirer, declined to resume 4000 production; the composite fuselage technology instead informed the development of the Cessna Citation Longitude. The 4000's limited production run makes it a specialist charter choice, available from a small number of operators in Europe and North America. Rates from £3,500 per flight hour.

Why charter a Hawker?

• The longest unbroken midsize jet design lineage from a British manufacturer. The original DH.125 flew on 21 August 1962 at Hatfield, Hertfordshire, designed by de Havilland under chief engineer R.E. Bishop. The airframe evolved continuously through the HS.125, BAe 125, BAe 1000 and Raytheon 800 series before the 900XP closed the production run in 2013. Everette Aviation described it as "one of the most important midsize jets in appraisal history" with "over 650 delivered, global fleet penetration, strong charter acceptance, long production run." The span from first flight to final delivery is roughly 50 years, which no competing midsize family from any manufacturer can match on a single continuous design lineage;
• Textron Aviation maintains parts and service support, so these are not orphaned aircraft. When Textron acquired the assets in 2014, Hawker jets came under the same maintenance and support infrastructure as current-production Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft. Parts availability for the 800 and 900XP series has remained stable as a result, which is the practical consideration that matters most for charter availability and airworthiness continuity. The 4000 is a different case: with only 73 built, parts are more limited and maintenance is more complex;
• Stand-up cabin, galley, aft lavatory and eight passengers at rates below newer midsize alternatives. The Hawker 800/850/900XP cabin at 1.73 m stand-up height, eight-passenger configuration with fold-out work tables, forward galley and aft lavatory delivers the complete midsize specification. At £2,800-3,000/hr these rates run at or below the Cessna Citation XLS+ (£3,000/hr) at identical cabin dimensions. JetFlo noted "their enduring reputation for comfort, efficiency, and reliability has secured Hawker's place in business aviation," which tracks with what the booking pattern in the UK market shows;
• Pre-owned values that have fed through into competitive charter rates. The post-bankruptcy reduction in Hawker pre-owned values that Everette Aviation documented has translated into lower operator acquisition costs, and that feeds through to charter pricing. 800XP pre-owned values typically run $1-3 million, well below new-generation equivalents. For cost-sensitive groups of 6 to 8 on European sectors who want a stand-up midsize cabin, rates tend to run roughly 10-15% below comparable newer alternatives, though this varies by operator and availability;
• Fleet depth that makes short-notice booking reliably achievable. Over 650 Hawker 800-series deliveries plus 950-plus Hawker 400 series gives a combined European and UK charter fleet large enough that 48-72 hour booking windows are consistently achievable, unlike rarer types where scarcity limits same-week options. For clients who need reliable short-notice availability rather than a specific aircraft, the Hawker fleet depth is a practical advantage.

Hawker charter prices from UK airports

Indicative hourly rates in GBP for flights departing UK airports. All Hawker types are out of production; pricing reflects the active charter market for existing aircraft. All quotes fully itemised.

For empty leg availability on Hawker aircraft, see our empty legs page. Repositioning flights reduce rates by 25 to 75%.

Hawker charter from UK airports - indicative route prices

• London to Edinburgh - from £4,200 (800XP, 8 passengers, approximately 1 hour 20 minutes);
• London to Geneva - from £7,000 (800XP, 8 passengers, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes);
• London to Paris - from £4,200 (750, 8 passengers, approximately 1 hour);
• London to Amsterdam - from £4,500 (800XP, 8 passengers, approximately 1 hour 10 minutes);
• London to Madrid - from £8,400 (900XP, 8 passengers, approximately 2 hours 15 minutes);
• London to Dubai - from £21,000 (4000, 8 passengers, two fuel stops, approximately 9 hours total);
• London to Dublin - from £3,750 (400XP, 7 passengers, approximately 1 hour);
• Edinburgh to Amsterdam - from £4,500 (800XP, 8 passengers, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes);
• London to Nice - from £8,400 (800XP, 8 passengers, approximately 2 hours 10 minutes);
• Manchester to Malaga - from £8,400 (900XP, 8 passengers, approximately 2 hours 30 minutes).

Hawker history - from Hatfield to the charter fleet

The Hawker business jet line began with the de Havilland DH.125, designed at Hatfield and first flown on 21 August 1962. The design passed to Hawker Siddeley (becoming the HS.125) and then to British Aerospace as the BAe 125 series. Raytheon acquired the business jets division from British Aerospace in 1993 and rebranded the line as Hawker, introducing the 800XP in 1995. In 1996, Raytheon acquired Beechcraft and integrated the Beechjet 400 as the 400. In 2007, Raytheon sold the combined Hawker and Beechcraft business to GS Capital Partners and Onex Partners to form Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, which introduced the 750, 850XP, 900XP and launched the composite-fuselage Hawker 4000. Hawker Beechcraft filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May 2012 and discontinued the jet line in 2013. Textron Aviation acquired the assets in 2014, continuing parts and engineering support for the existing fleet of over 1,000 aircraft worldwide.

Frequently asked questions - Hawker charter UK

Which Hawker should I charter?
For 6 to 7 on short UK and Irish regional sectors, the 400XP from £1,500/hr. For 8 on European sectors up to 2,000 nm (London to Madrid, London to Geneva), the 750 from £2,500/hr or 800XP from £2,800/hr. For maximum Hawker midsize performance and range at 2,800 nm, the 900XP from £3,000/hr. For the super-midsize experience at 3,280 nm with a premium cabin, the 4000 from £3,500/hr.

Are Hawker jets still supported after the bankruptcy?
Yes. Textron Aviation acquired the assets in 2014 and provides parts and service support for the existing fleet. Hawker aircraft operate within the same maintenance network as current-production Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft, which keeps parts availability and airworthiness documentation stable. The 4000 is the exception: with only 73 built, parts availability is more limited and maintenance is more complex than for the 800 series.

What is the difference between the Hawker 800XP, 850XP and 900XP?
The 800XP (1995-2005) is the base variant with TFE731-5BR engines and 2,470-2,540 nm range. The 850XP (2006) added winglets for approximately 100 nm additional range. The 900XP (2007) upgraded to Honeywell TFE731-50BR engines with higher thrust and improved fuel efficiency, extending range to approximately 2,800 nm and updating the avionics to the latest Pro Line 21 specification. Charter rates increase progressively: 800XP from £2,800/hr, 850XP from £2,900/hr, 900XP from £3,000/hr.

What is the 4000 and why were so few built?
The Hawker 4000 was the most technically advanced Hawker: an all-composite fuselage providing a super-midsize cabin at 3,280 nm range. Only 73 were built. The programme encountered significant cost overruns and technical issues, and the 2012 bankruptcy halted production before the aircraft reached commercial viability. Textron Aviation declined to resume production; the composite fuselage technology instead informed the Cessna Citation Longitude development.

How does Hawker 800XP compare to the Cessna Citation XLS+ on range and rate?
The 800XP covers 2,470-2,540 nm versus the XLS+'s 2,100 nm, so the Hawker has roughly 400 nm more range at comparable cabin dimensions. Charter rates for the 800XP run from £2,800/hr versus the XLS+ at £3,000/hr, around 7% lower. For clients whose brief includes sectors beyond 2,100 nm (London to Istanbul, London to Tel Aviv) at midsize rates, the 800XP covers them non-stop where the XLS+ cannot.

Page last updated: July 2026. All Hawker aircraft are out of production. Parts and engineering support provided by Textron Aviation. Charter availability depends on the existing active fleet. Contact Private Jets UK for current availability.

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