Premier 1A
Composite fuselage gives the widest cabin in the light class, with near stand-up headroom.
- Passengers
- Up to 6
- Range
- 1,400 nm
- Cruise speed
- 450 kts (833 km/h)
- Cabin height
- 1.65 m
- Baggage
- 77 cu ft
Best for: Short routes where cabin space matters more than range.
Flying times
Estimated times from Farnborough, allowing for the usual headwind across the Atlantic westbound and tailwind eastbound. Weather, routing and your choice of airport change them; we confirm exact times with your quote.
| To | Distance | Flying time | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 136 nm | About 40 min | Nonstop |
| Paris | 186 nm | About 45 min | Nonstop |
| Geneva | 407 nm | About 1h 15m | Nonstop |
| Nice | 560 nm | About 1h 35m | Nonstop |
| Ibiza | 750 nm | About 2h 00m | Nonstop |
| Marrakech | 1,224 nm | About 3h 05m | Nonstop with a light load |
| Mykonos | 1,383 nm | About 3h 25m | Nonstop with a light load |
| Dubai | 2,979 nm | With a stop | One fuel stop |
| New York | 2,986 nm | With a stop | One fuel stop |
A compact, efficient cabin
1.65 m tall and 1.68 m wide, with a cabin 4.1 m long. The typical layout seats 6, mostly in facing pairs with tables between them. The baggage hold takes about 77 cubic feet.
- Height
- 1.65 m
- Width
- 1.68 m
- Length
- 4.1 m
Photos
Representative aircraft. The aircraft you fly will be confirmed, with its own photos, in your quote.
Specifications
General
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
|---|---|
| Model | Premier 1A |
| Category | Light jet |
Performance
| Range | 1,400 nm (2,593 km) |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 450 kts (833 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 1,140 m |
Cabin and capacity
| Passengers | 6 typical |
|---|---|
| Cabin height | 1.65 m |
| Cabin width | 1.68 m |
| Cabin length | 4.1 m |
| Baggage | 77 cu ft (2.2 m³) |
Aircraft
| Length | 14 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.6 m |
| Height | 4.7 m |
| Maximum take-off weight | 5,670 kg |
| Engines | 2 × Williams FJ44-2A |
Manufacturer figures. Range is with typical passengers and IFR reserves; take-off and landing distances are at maximum weight, sea level, standard conditions.
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Questions
How many passengers does the Premier 1A seat?
Up to 6 in a typical executive layout. Some aircraft are configured differently, so we confirm the exact seating for your trip when we quote.
How far can the Premier 1A fly?
The manufacturer quotes a range of about 1,400 nautical miles. With a normal load and reserves we plan on about 1,200 nm nonstop; winds, passengers and luggage all change it.
Can the Premier 1A fly London to Dubai nonstop?
London to Dubai is about 2,979 nm. That is beyond its range, so it needs one fuel stop.
Can the Premier 1A cross the Atlantic?
London to New York is about 2,986 nm. Flying west into the prevailing winds it behaves more like 3,434 nm. It normally makes one fuel stop, often in Iceland, Ireland or Canada. For nonstop transatlantic flights we suggest a larger, longer-range jet.
How fast is the Premier 1A?
It typically cruises at about 450 knots (833 km/h). London to Nice takes about 1h 35m.
How much luggage fits on the Premier 1A?
The baggage hold takes about 77 cubic feet (2.2 m³). How many bags that means depends on their size and shape, so tell us what you are bringing, including skis, golf bags or pushchairs, and we will confirm it fits or suggest a larger aircraft.
