N255SL

The airframe bearing tail number N255SL is a Learjet 60 built in 2000 with manufacturer serial number 188. It is recorded as owned by the corporation HOP-A-JET WORLDWIDE JET CHARTER INC, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, US, and operated from that home base in a charter role. The aircraft is U.S.-registered (US) and has a corporate ownership history rather than private individual use, reflecting its role in commercial on-demand passenger operations. No public record of significant registry actions or changes in valuation is published beyond the corporate ownership entry.

The airframe is outfitted in an executive cabin configuration for typical charter missions with an interior described as an executive 7–8 passenger layout featuring an enclosed aft lavatory, mini-galley and club seating while retaining an overall seating capability of 11. This fit supports short to mid-range business or leisure charters consistent with the aircraft’s 2,451 nm range and long-range cruise performance of 453 kts. Based in Fort Lauderdale under HOP-A-JET WORLDWIDE JET CHARTER INC, the aircraft’s typical mission profile includes cross-country and regional international flights within North America and the Caribbean. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe reflect the Learjet 60’s twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A engine architecture and high-altitude capability to its 51,000 ft ceiling.

The Learjet 60 occupies a performance niche as a high-speed, mid-size business jet with transcontinental capability relative to light jets, leveraging twin PW305A powerplants producing 4,600 lbf each for strong climb and cruise performance. Competing models historically include other midsize business jets that balance cabin comfort and speed; charter operators often select the type for its combination of cruise speed and runway performance. Buyer and charter demand for such airframes centers on operators seeking high cruise speeds and steep-climb capability, while maintenance and resale considerations emphasize engine program status, avionics fit, and the condition of the executive interior on airframes like N255SL.