SyberJet Aircraft has unveiled an ambitious new light business jet built to break speed and range records in its class. A full-scale mockup will debut October 19, 2026, at Henderson Executive Airport during NBAA-BACE week in Las Vegas.
The nine-seat SJ36 claims a maximum cruise speed of Mach 0.88—something no light jet has achieved before—along with a transcontinental range of 3,000 nautical miles nonstop and sea-level cabin pressurization up to 41,000 feet, with a service ceiling of 49,000 feet. Twin Williams International FJ44-4A turbofan engines power the aircraft, each producing 3,621 pounds of thrust for a combined approximately 7,000 pounds. With an 18,500-pound maximum takeoff weight, the airframe delivers a thrust-to-weight ratio of 38.9 percent.
“There has never been a light jet capable of flying up to Mach 0.88 and up to 3,000 nautical miles non-stop while maintaining sea-level cabin pressure up to 41,000ft,” Trevor Milton, CEO of SyberJet Aircraft, said. “You no longer need a $100,000 midsize charter to fly coast to coast – the SJ36 can do it for 50 to 70% less.”
The SJ36 extends SyberJet’s earlier SJ30-2 by stretching the fuselage four feet to accommodate a single-pilot configuration with eight passengers. The cabin runs 16 feet long, 4.71 feet wide, and 4.30 feet tall—giving owners seats roughly 30 percent larger than standard light-jet seating and the segment’s largest lavatory. A 14-kilowatt zero-emission auxiliary power unit powers cabin systems, which include remote temperature control and over-the-air software updates via smartphone or computer.
The avionics—branded SyberVision™—pair six high-definition touchscreens with an integrated flight management system, autopilot, autothrottle, and fly-by-wire control surfaces. Milton, himself a pilot, stressed his hands-on role in development. “As both a fixed-wing and helicopter-rated pilot, I’ve been deeply involved in the design of the SJ36 and its avionics,” he said. “Our engineers and company pilots have been instrumental in ensuring our avionics package is more capable and easier to use than any other avionics platform on the market.”
Williams International Chairman and CEO Gregg Williams called the partnership a “perfect match,” pointing to the FJ44’s proven reliability and maintenance record. Milton described it as a “performance and reliability win” for the program.
SyberJet projects first flight in 2027, with FAA certification and entry-into-service delivery both targeted for 2032 at a projected list price of $14 million. The NBAA-BACE 2026 event—branded SyberJet World 2026—will feature presentations on design vision, program roadmap, and early-owner incentive programs, with the mockup debut on October 19 offering a pre-show exclusive for industry insiders and media ahead of the official October 20–22 convention schedule.
For perspective, the SJ36’s claimed Mach 0.88 capability matches the cruising speed of much larger, multimillion-dollar aircraft like the Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500. The transcontinental range opens routes previously impossible for light jets—Los Angeles to Hawaii and Washington, D.C., to Los Angeles nonstop, for example.
The program traces back to Ed Swearingen’s original SA-30 concept from the late 1980s, which eventually became the certified SJ30-2 in 2005. Only nine examples of the earlier model were built, with one notable delivery to actor and pilot Morgan Freeman on December 27, 2009. SyberJet plans over 1,500 job creation within four years and is developing a YouTube documentary series tracking production, with episodes expected in fall 2026.
The company notes that FAA approval processes may require modifications to specifications and features.
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