N145VG 2009 Learjet 45

Overview

This airframe, registered as N145VG, is a 2009-built Learjet 45 with manufacturer serial number 45-394. The aircraft is recorded as owned by 45XR Ventures LLC, a corporation (LLC) based in Wilmington, DE, US and is registered in the US civil registry. The registration to 45XR Ventures LLC represents the primary documented ownership action for this airframe, and available records indicate the aircraft is maintained and operated under that corporate ownership. Condition and valuation specifics are not published in the supplied data; maintenance and operational status are indicated only by the installed equipment and configuration details provided.

Operations & Cabin

The Learjet 45 airframe configured as N145VG is a 12-seat light business jet typically utilized for corporate transport, on-demand charter flights, and longer point-to-point missions within its approximately 1,700 nm range. Cabin layout for this series commonly features club seating and executive appointments for up to 12 occupants, with the aircraft’s performance enabling high-speed cruise at roughly 436 kts and access to high-altitude flight levels up to 51,000 ft, which aids in efficiency and weather avoidance. Avionics for this airframe are listed as the Honeywell Primus 1000 (typical for the Learjet 45 series), supporting a conventional glass flight deck and enabling common operator maintenance practices and avionics updates. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow Learjet 45 norms, with emphasis on engine program oversight for the twin Honeywell TFE731-20BR powerplants.

Model & Market Context

The Learjet 45 family occupies the light-to-mid-size business jet niche, prized for high cruise speeds and transcontinental capability within its range envelope; N145VG exemplifies this role with a 1,700 nm range and 436 kts cruise. Typical competitors include other light-cabin jets that balance speed, short-field performance, and operating economics. Buyer and charter demand for late-model Learjet 45s rests on airframe condition, avionics fit such as the Honeywell Primus 1000, and maintenance history of the twin TFE731-20BR engines, all of which materially affect resale and operating cost considerations.