Nextant 400XT
Light Jet - 7 passengers, 2,000 nm published range
About the Nextant 400XT
The Nextant 400XT takes a proven Beechjet 400A airframe and remanufactures it with new-generation Williams FJ44-3AP engines, a fresh Pro Line 21 flight deck, and a 20 percent fuel-burn reduction, delivering near-new performance and reliability at a fraction of a new light jet's price. It was the first FAA-certified aircraft of its kind, a full remanufacture rather than a simple upgrade.
Who charters it
Charter clients pick the 400XT for its unusual combination of modern avionics, better fuel efficiency, and mechanical reliability at a legacy-tier hourly rate, a strong choice for operators who want newer-jet dispatch reliability without newer-jet pricing.
Mission fit: the Nextant 400XT at a glance
Best for
- Denver to either coast nonstop with four aboard, after reserves and headwind
- Teams of up to 7 in typical seating
- Shorter runways, with a published takeoff distance of about 3,500 ft
Think twice if
- Standing room matters: the cabin is about 4'10" tall
- A full cabin with skis or golf bags: baggage space is about 55 cu ft
Mountain airports
Limited. Eagle can work. For Aspen or Telluride we usually suggest a different aircraft.
Computed from specifications current as of 2026-09-28. Range lines start from the 2,000 nm four-passenger figure, hold back a reserve and fly into a 50 kt headwind. Winds, weight and the operator's own performance numbers decide any given day. Check your route in the Range Explorer.
Specifications
- Class
- Light
- Manufacturer
- Nextant Aerospace
- Published range
- 2,000 nm
- Range with four passengers
- 2,000 nm
- Planning range (85% reserve, 50 kt headwind)
- 1,517 nm
- Seats
- 7 typical, 9 max
- Service ceiling
- 45,000 ft
- Takeoff field
- 3,500 ft
- Cabin height
- 4'10"
- Cabin width
- 4'11"
- Cabin length
- 15'6"
- Indicative rate
- Est. $3,100 - $3,700/hr
- Production
- Out of production
Specifications current as of 2026-09-28. Published range assumes still air, an optimum profile, and a light payload. Rates are indicative and vary with routing, availability, and operator.
Worth knowing
- First FAA-certified fully remanufactured business jet
- Williams FJ44-3AP engines cut fuel burn about 20 percent versus the original Beechjet
- Pro Line 21 avionics retrofit
- Redesigned engine cowling and mounting for reduced drag
- 95.8% reported dispatch reliability in early service
Colorado mountain airports: limited
The Williams FJ44-3AP re-engine gives the remanufactured 400XT meaningfully better climb and field performance than the Hawker 400XP airframe it is built from, so on paper it out-performs the 400XP at these fields, but very few were built and no source confirmed routine ASE or TEX charter operations. EGE is workable; treat ASE and TEX as unusual for this type simply because so few are available to charter.
Planning guidance only. The operator, the AFM performance data, and conditions on the day are the final authority.
Is the Nextant 400XT right for your trip?
See how far it reaches from your departure airport, or send us the trip and we will price it against the alternatives.