British Aerospace - Hawker Siddeley Bae Hs 125/700-800/Hawker 800

Twin Jet· 482 globally registered

The Hawker 800XP represents the refined evolution of the venerable British Aerospace 125 series, a mid-size business jet lineage stretching back to the 1960s. Introduced in 1995, the 800XP brought improved TFE731-5BR engines and upgraded avionics to what was already one of the most successful corporate jets ever built, with over 1,000 Hawker 800-series aircraft delivered worldwide. Its combination of transcontinental range (2,900 nautical miles), stand-up cabin comfort for eight passengers, and excellent short-field performance made it a favorite among corporate flight departments and charter operators throughout the late 1990s and 2000s. The type's operating envelope reflects its business-jet mission: a maximum cruise speed of Mach 0.80 and service ceiling of 41,000 feet allow efficient high-altitude operations above most weather, while approach speeds around 115 knots and relatively modest runway requirements (under 5,000 feet) provide access to smaller airports that larger jets cannot reach. The 800XP's twin Honeywell TFE731 engines deliver 4,660 pounds of thrust each, giving the aircraft brisk climb performance and single-engine safety margins that earned it a strong reputation for reliability. Though production ended in 2013 when Hawker Beechcraft ceased operations, the 800XP remains a common sight at business aviation airports worldwide. Its sturdy airframe, proven systems, and relatively economical operating costs have kept hundreds of examples in active service well into the 2020s, primarily with corporate operators, air ambulance services, and charter companies. SkyMeter has tracked 1,549 flights across 394 airframes and 267 operators, with EXECUTIVE AIR TAXI CORP the largest observed operator.