N26CT

This airframe, registered as N26CT, is a Learjet 75 with serial number 45-533 and is recorded in U.S. registry. The listed owner is CTE MANAGEMENT LLC, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, which serves as the aircraft's operator/home base for operational and administrative activities. Registry entries indicate a certification/configuration for up to 12 seats, while the aircraft is typically operated in an executive layout. Valuation and current condition highlights: Not published.

The cabin for this specific Learjet 75 is noted as an executive, eight-passenger typical interior although registry data shows the airframe carries certification and a possible configuration for 12 seats, permitting flexible mission profiles between corporate shuttle and higher-density transport. Avionics are fitted with a Garmin G5000 suite, supporting modern cockpit displays, flight management, and automated systems conducive to single-pilot or two-pilot operation depending on operator procedures. Typical missions for this airframe include medium-range business travel within its approximately 2,040 nm range and high-speed transcontinental legs at cruise speeds near 465 kts, often from its Charlotte base to major business centers. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft center on typical Learjet 75 systems: twin Honeywell TFE731-40BR engines and associated inspections, with attention to maintaining dispatch reliability for executive operations.

The Learjet 75 occupies the light to light-medium business jet niche, offering transcontinental range, high cruise speeds, and a 51,000 ft service ceiling that appeals to corporate operators seeking fast point-to-point travel. Competing models in the segment include other light-cabin jets with modern avionics and similar single-pilot capabilities, and buyer demand often favors airframes with upgraded avionics like the Garmin G5000 and flexible seating certifications. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe are influenced by its twin Honeywell engines, certified seating flexibility, and documented ownership by CTE MANAGEMENT LLC, factors that affect inspection histories, lease prospects, and secondary-market appeal.