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New Delhi, January 28: It has been revealed that the business jet Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was travelling was a Learjet 45, a small executive aircraft commonly selected for corporate charter services and government officials. This twin-engine aircraft, which was developed in the late 1990s and produced by Bombardier’s Learjet division, which is situated in Canada, debuted in commercial flight in 1998.
The aircraft’s time-efficiency has made it popular with corporate executives and government officials, who mainly use it for regional flights. The aircraft measures 17.68 meters in length, 14.58 meters in wingspan, and 4.30 meters in height, according to specifications from the aviation database Skybrary.
Six to eight seats are usually available for passengers, though this can vary depending on how the interior is set up. A small aisle divides opposing rows of seats in the club-style seating configuration used in the basic cabin layout. Compact lounge-style seating or lateral sitting are examples of alternative arrangements. A small galley area for refreshments and a private restroom in the back of the aircraft are among the amenities.
A flight attendant may be added for longer flights, but a two-person cockpit crew is necessary for flight operations. With a maximum range of about 3,000 kilometres and cruising speeds of 800 to 850 kilometres per hour, the Learjet 45’s performance is adequate for direct connections between the majority of India’s main cities.
Compatibility with small airports and shortened runways, in contrast to bigger commercial aircraft, is a significant operational advantage. This feature is especially useful for time-sensitive travel and political campaigns where officials have to cover several locations in a short amount of time.
All such aircraft must continue to be registered with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in accordance with Indian civil aviation regulations. Unique identification codes for aircraft start with “VT,” and they work similarly to car registration plates. The aircraft in question is owned by Delhi-based charter firm VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd and is registered VT-SSK-LJ45.
With proper maintenance procedures, the Learjet 45 has been around for more than 20 years and is considered dependable. The aircraft must follow strict safety regulations during takeoff and landing, and it is still dependent on the weather and runway requirements, just like any other aviation activity.
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