What is flight-ready detailing?
Flight-ready detailing is an expedited exterior and cabin turn performed between trips, typically in 3–5 hours on a light jet at $650–$1,200. It presents the aircraft to passenger standard without taking it off the schedule.
BY AIRCRAFT CLASS
Price and turn time, by airframe.
| CLASS | EXAMPLE | RANGE | TURN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piston | Cirrus SR22, Baron 58 | $300 – $550 | 1–2 hrs |
| Turboprop | King Air 350, TBM 960 | $450 – $850 | 2–4 hrs |
| Light Jet | Phenom 300, CJ4 | $650 – $1,200 | 3–5 hrs |
| Midsize | Learjet 75, Hawker 900XP | $900 – $1,600 | 4–7 hrs |
| Super-Mid | Challenger 350, Citation Longitude | $1,100 – $2,050 | 5–9 hrs |
| Heavy | Global 7500, Gulfstream G650 | $1,500 – $2,750 | 7–12 hrs |
| Helicopter | AW139, Bell 429 | $600 – $1,100 | 3–5 hrs |
| Airliner / VIP | BBJ, ACJ320 | $2,200 – $4,100 | 10–17 hrs |
Light condition — illustrative, subject to inspection
FULL SCOPE
- Dry wash and hand-polish of all passenger-visible surfaces
- Leading edges, nacelles and entry door brightwork touched up
- Cabin reset: surfaces, glass, tables, seat leather wiped and dressed
- Galley restocked to operator specification, lavatory serviced
- Carpet groomed, belts and pockets squared away
- Entry steps and handrail detailed — the first thing a passenger touches
APPROVED MATERIALS
- Waterless wash concentrate with encapsulating polymers
- Anti-static interior dressing, non-silicone
- Lint-free suede for acrylic
QC CHECKPOINTS
- Cabin photographed and attached to the work order
- Crew sign-off before release
- Turn time logged against the scheduled departure
WHAT THIS PROTECTS
It protects the impression. The aircraft is a boardroom; the condition of the entry step is read before anyone looks at the paint.
Questions owners actually ask
- Can this be done overnight at an FBO?
- Yes. Overnight turns are the most common way this service is booked, and it is priced for the window between a late arrival and an early departure.
- What is the shortest usable turn?
- Three hours on a light jet. Below that we will tell you which parts of the scope have to come out rather than rush the whole job.