N868VB

This entry covers airframe N868VB, a 2008-build Learjet 45 with manufacturer serial number 354. The airframe is owned by NW HOLDINGS LLC, a corporation based in Saint Joseph, MO, US, and is maintained on the US civil registry (US). The aircraft carries a market valuation of $2,700,000, reflecting its configuration, year of build and typical wear consistent with a late-2000s executive Learjet. Registered to NW HOLDINGS LLC and operated from the owner’s Missouri location, the airframe’s administrative history shows corporate ownership rather than individual or fractional operation.

The cabin of this specific Learjet 45 airframe is fitted in a typical executive layout with a flat-floor cabin approximately 19.8 ft long, configured to accommodate 8–12 passengers depending on interior fit choices. The avionics fit for this airframe follows the common Learjet 45 series installation of the Honeywell Primus 1000 suite, supporting standard business-jet navigation, communications and flight management tasks. Operationally, the aircraft’s performance—range of 1,971 nm and cruise of 436 kts—suits transcontinental missions and medium-haul corporate travel from its owner base in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with typical Learjet 45 programs, with twin Honeywell TFE731-20BR engines and associated line and base maintenance cycles reflective of corporate-registered jets.

The Learjet 45 family occupies a light-to-midsize business jet niche characterized by relatively high cruise speeds and a 51,000 ft service ceiling, appealing to buyers who prioritize flight levels and speed for short to medium international missions. Competing models in the market offer similar mission capabilities; resale value and buyer demand for a 2008 Learjet 45 like N868VB are influenced by engine TBO status, avionics standardization such as the Honeywell Primus 1000, and the overall cabin refurbishment state. Corporate ownership, documented here as NW HOLDINGS LLC, often correlates with structured maintenance records that can favor resale prospects in the pre-owned business-jet market.