Learjet 45 Aircraft
Learjet, produced under Bombardier Aviation.
60 used Learjet 45 aircraft for sale · 9-seat · $1.5M – $12M · updated 3 hours ago
About the Learjet 45
The Learjet 45 is the most popular modern Learjet — a clean-sheet light jet introduced in 1998, with a stand-up cabin seating up to 9, twin Honeywell TFE731-20 engines and ~460 kt cruise. The shorter Learjet 40 (2003-2012) is the four/six-seat version of the same airframe. The 45XR (2003+) and 40XR added more thrust and range. With over 400 produced, the 40/45 is the volume modern Learjet on the used market and the practical entry into modern Learjet ownership.
Learjet 45 Specifications
Model specThe Learjet 45 is a 9-seat light jet with a cruise speed of 438 kt (811 km/h), a range of 2,120 nm (3,926 km), and a useful load of 5,200 lbs (2,359 kg).
60 Learjet 45 For Sale
Browse all 60 listings →There are currently 60 used Learjet 45 for sale, ranging from $1,495,000 to $12,000,000, with a median asking price of $2,295,000.
Compare Learjet 45
See how the Learjet 45 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Learjet 45 Price & Cost
How much does a Learjet 45 cost? Used 45 prices: $1.5M – $12M, average $3.3M (median $2.3M), across 15 priced of 60 active listings.
Based on 10 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Learjet 45 Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $2,122,500 (2002 models) · highest around $6,747,500 (2005). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Learjet 45
Buying a Learjet 45 is about the engines, maintenance programs and avionics as much as the airframe. Engine and airframe hourly-maintenance programs transfer with the aircraft and materially change both price and risk.
What to check before buying
- Engine status & program — time to overhaul/MPI and whether the engines are enrolled on an hourly maintenance program (the biggest value driver on any jet).
- Airframe program & inspections — scheduled (Doc) inspections, airframe/parts programs and total cycles.
- Avionics & mandates — a modern glass flight deck plus required mandates (ADS-B, FANS) raise value and capability.
- Damage history & logbooks — complete, gap-free records and a clean accident history protect resale.
- Pre-buy inspection — a full pre-buy at a type-authorised service centre before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Learjet 45
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Learjet 45 Inventory by Country
| United States | 44 |
| South Africa | 3 |
| Brazil | 3 |
| MC | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
| TX | 1 |
Learjet 45 Safety Record
Across all 45 variants, 16 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1998–2026. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | Sawantwadi, OF | Fatal (5) | — |
| Jul 01, 2025 | Cairo, | Incident | — |
| Oct 04, 2023 | VERACRUZ, OF | Incident | — |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Mumbai, OF | Serious | — |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Estado La Guaira, OF | Incident | — |
NTSB records 1998–2026. Includes all Learjet 45 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.