N98QQ

Bombardier Learjet 70 (70)

Learjet Inc.

5 Hours

Duration of Flight

2060 NM

Range

465 MPH

Max Speed

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
Over 20,000lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
12
Range
Range
2060 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
51000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
5 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
465 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured2015
LocationMarshall, TX, US
Registration NumberN98QQ
OwnershipSNIDER AVIATION LLC
Serial Number45-2146

Airframe

Data valid as of 2024-05-12
AFTT (hrs)
Current
N/A
Flight
N/A
Est.
N/A
Landings/Cycles
Current
N/A
Flight
N/A
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Nautical Miles
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N/A
Flight
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DateFromToFlight TimeStatus
2025-09-03N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-09-03N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed

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Bombardier Learjet 70 (70)

Overview

U.S. registration to SNIDER AVIATION LLC. Certificate issued 2024-05-12; airworthiness date 2015-09-25; registration expires 2031-05-31. Mode S HEX ADAA38.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2× Honeywell TFE731-40BR-1B (3850 lbf each)
  • Range: 2060 nm
  • Cruise: 432 kts
  • Seats: 12
  • Ceiling: 51000 ft

Operations & Cabin

Typical executive layout (forward galley, executive seating; certified up to 12 seats) Listing notes include ATG-4000 WiFi and cabin noise reduction upgrades; advertised executive interior and forward galley. Avionics: Garmin G5000-based Vision flight deck

Model & Market Context

This airframe, registered as N98QQ, is a 2015-built Bombardier Learjet 70 with manufacturer listed as Learjet Inc. and manufacturer's serial number 45-2146. The aircraft is owned by SNIDER AVIATION LLC (an LLC based in Marshall, TX, US), and is registered in the United States. The current record indicates the airframe has remained with this single corporate owner since delivery in 2015, with no additional public registry transfers noted.

The cabin in this specific Learjet 70 is fitted in a typical executive layout with a forward galley and executive seating and is certified for up to 12 seats; this configuration supports short-duration corporate missions and light charter roles. Avionics are centered on the Garmin G5000-based Vision flight deck, providing integrated flight management, touchscreen controls, and advanced situational awareness suited to single-pilot or two-pilot operation depending on operator procedures. Based from Marshall, TX, US under corporate ownership, the aircraft’s mission profile is consistent with regional business travel, including point-to-point domestic sectors and transcontinental legs near its maximum range of 2,060 nautical miles. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with two-engine turbofan schedules and Honeywell TFE731 family support practices.

The Bombardier Learjet 70 occupies the light-cabin, high-speed end of the business jet market, offering a cruise near 432 knots and a service ceiling of 51,000 feet that appeals to operators valuing speed and altitude capability. Competing models in its niche include updated light jets and super-light entries offering similar range and cabin flexibility. For buyers and charter operators, the Learjet 70’s two Honeywell TFE731-40BR-1B engines and Garmin G5000-derived avionics represent established support networks, predictable operating costs, and resale considerations tied to engine time and avionics configuration.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN98QQN102LJN106GK
Serial Number (MSN)45-21461022134
Year Manufactured201519972013
Duration of Flight5 Hours6 Hours4 Hours
Range2060 NM2418 NM2060 NM
Max Speed465 MPH466 MPH540 MPH
Aircraft ClassOver 20,000lbsUnder 12,500lbsOver 20,000lbs
Service Ceiling51000 ft51000 ft51000 ft
Max Passengers121112
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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