N945W

This entry covers airframe tail number N945W, a 1980-built Learjet 35A with serial 35-301. The airframe is owned and operated by Royal Air Freight Inc, a corporate operator based in Waterford, MI, US, and appears on the US civil registry under that corporate ownership. The aircraft’s registry and operator history are notable for remaining in corporate/charter service; its market valuation is listed at $960,000, reflecting the airframe’s age and configuration.

The cabin on this individual airframe is described as a typical executive layout, commonly fitted in a 6–8 passenger executive club configuration, though the registry for N945W lists 10 seats. Avionics fit varies by airframe and operator; this aircraft commonly carries Collins/ProLine-era equipment with operator retrofits such as FMS and ADS‑B upgrades being common in the type fleet. Based at Waterford, MI with Royal Air Freight Inc as owner-operator, the airframe is typically used in roles consistent with executive and corporate short- to medium-range missions, leveraging its long-range capability and high cruise speed. Maintenance considerations reflect operator retrofit activity and the typical lifecycle of TFE731-powered Learjet airframes.

The Learjet 35A family occupies a light, long-range business jet niche characterized by high cruise speeds and a 45,000 ft service ceiling, with performance optimized for fast, medium-range trips—here reflected in the 2,857 nm range and 418 kts cruise figures. Demand among buyers and charter operators tends to favor airframes with updated avionics and well-maintained TFE731 engines; consequently, resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe center on engine life, avionics modernization, and the overall condition consistent with a 1980 build date.