Single Engine Private Jets: The Vision Jet, the Prototypes and the Turboprop Alternatives

If you search for a single engine private jet, one aircraft answers the question: the Cirrus Vision Jet. It is the only certified single engine jet in production that we could confirm for this page. Every other name on the old lists was a prototype, a cancelled program or a kit still in development, and some were presented as if you could buy them.

This guide covers the Vision Jet in depth, the single engine jets that never made it, the turboprops people actually buy instead, and the twin jets that one pilot can fly alone.

The Only Certified Single Engine Jet: Cirrus Vision Jet

Cirrus builds the Vision Jet with a single Williams International FJ33-5A engine, according to its own specification page. The current model, the G3, was introduced on February 3, 2026, according to Aerotime.

Specs and Price

Cirrus lists the G3 with a maximum range of 1,275 nm, a maximum cruise speed of 317 KTAS, a length of 30.7 ft and a wingspan of 38.7 ft. It seats up to seven with the third row.

Cirrus does not publish a price on its G3 page. AOPA and Aviation Week put the G3 at about $3.68 million with options in 2026, and Aerotime reported a base price near $3.6 million at launch. These are reported figures, not a quote.

Cirrus says the G3 cabin accommodates seven with the third row, and also lists an expanded seating option for six adults. Aerotime’s launch report describes the seven as six adults and one child, on a redesigned third-row bench.

Safety: The CAPS Parachute and Safe Return Autoland

Cirrus says every Cirrus aircraft includes the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System, CAPS, as standard equipment. The system is a parachute for the whole airplane, built for the case where nothing else works.

Cirrus also says every G3 includes Safe Return Autoland. With one button press, the system takes control, talks to air traffic control and lands at a nearby suitable airport. Garmin’s Autoland system was first certified by the FAA in May 2020 on the Piper M600/SLS, according to Aviation Today.

The Vision Jet followed: AIN reported that the FAA approved Garmin Autoland for the Vision Jet on August 31, 2020, as the first jet certified with the system.

Owner Costs and Who Flies It

Cirrus describes the Vision Jet as designed for the owner-pilot, and says no multi-engine rating is required to fly it with the Vision Jet type rating. Most buyers are owners who fly themselves.

Owning one means paying for fuel, insurance, hangar, maintenance, an engine program, recurrent training and avionics subscriptions. Our cost of owning a private jet guide explains each line. If you only want to compare small jets by size, see the smallest private jets in the world.

Single Engine Jets That Never Made It or Are Still in Development

Older lists of single engine jets mixed certified aircraft with prototypes. None of the aircraft below is a jet you can buy as a certified aircraft today.

Any price you saw on an older list for these aircraft was a projection, not an available price, so we do not repeat them.

Single Engine Turboprops: The Practical Alternative

If the goal is one engine and real utility, buyers turn to turboprops. They fly slower than jets and can land on shorter runways.

Pilatus lists the PC-12 PRO, the current version of the PC-12 line, at a maximum range of 1,765 nm and up to nine passengers. For the TBM 960, Aviation Week gives 330 KTAS as the maximum cruise at 28,000 ft and 252 KTAS at long-range settings, which is the speed behind its 1,730 nm range: the two figures do not come together. Piper’s M700 Fury is another single engine turboprop, with a maximum cruise of about 301 knots, according to Flying. Textron Aviation has delayed the Denali certification several times and, as of July 2026, targets 2027 for entry into service, according to AIN. Do not treat it as available. We do not quote turboprop prices, because we did not read a manufacturer price this session.

Single Pilot Jets

You do not need a single engine to fly with one pilot. Several twin jets are certified for single pilot operation. Textron lists the Citation M2 Gen3 as single pilot certified, with 1,550 nm of range, 404 KTAS maximum cruise and up to seven occupants. Cirrus describes the Vision Jet as designed for the owner-pilot.

The same applies to other small jets, but certification is listed per model and per year, so confirm it on the FAA type certificate data sheet for the exact aircraft.

Aviation Week lists the Pilatus PC-24 as certified for single pilot operation, although many operators fly it with two pilots.

Flying single pilot means there is no second crew member to catch an error, which is why some owners fly with a second pilot even when the rules do not require one. Ask your insurer what it expects for your experience level.

Chartering a Vision Jet

You can fly the Vision Jet without owning it. Some charter operators and programs list it, and they publish their own hourly rates, which vary by region and season. Air Charter Advisors, a broker, estimates the Vision Jet at $2,000 to $3,000 per hour, based on 2026 market data and excluding taxes and fees. It names no operator, so treat it as a ballpark and ask for a firm quote.

Our private jet charter cost guide explains how an hourly rate becomes a final price. For aircraft in a different budget class, see best private jets under $20 million, and for how this class stacks up on safety see the safest private jets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What jets are single pilot certified?

Several jets are certified for one pilot, including the Cirrus Vision Jet and the Citation M2 Gen3, according to their manufacturers. Certification is listed per model on the FAA type certificate, so check the exact model and year before you assume it.

How much is a Vision Jet?

A new Cirrus Vision Jet G3 costs about $3.68 million with options, according to AOPA and Aviation Week in 2026. Aerotime reported a base price near $3.6 million at launch. Pre-owned examples carry a wide range of asking prices.

How much does it cost to charter a Cirrus Vision Jet?

Air Charter Advisors, a broker, estimates a Cirrus Vision Jet charter at about $2,000 to $3,000 per hour on 2026 market data, before taxes and fees. Operators set their own rates by region and season, so ask for a firm quote. Our charter cost guide explains what comes on top of the hourly rate.

Is a single engine jet safe?

The Vision Jet carries a whole-airframe parachute as standard, and the G3 includes Safe Return Autoland, according to Cirrus. Those systems exist because one engine leaves no backup. Pilot training and currency matter as much as the aircraft.

How much is a single engine plane?

It depends on the type. A single engine jet such as the Vision Jet costs about $3.68 million new, according to AOPA in 2026. Turboprops and piston singles span a wide range by model and age, and we list sourced turboprop figures above.