SyberJet Aircraft has chosen Williams International as the exclusive engine supplier for its next-generation light jet, the SJ36. The aircraft will be powered by twin FJ44-4A engines, each producing 3,621 pounds of thrust and a combined output of more than 7,200 pounds for a maximum takeoff weight of 18,500 pounds. This yields a thrust-to-weight ratio of 38.9%.

The SJ36 is designed to achieve a cruise speed of Mach 0.88, a 3,000 nautical mile range, and a service ceiling of 49,000 feet. Once certified, it is expected to become the fastest and longest-range light jet in the world, capable of nonstop flights such as New York to Los Angeles and Los Angeles to Hawaii.

First flights are scheduled for 2027, with certification and deliveries targeted for 2032. SyberJet and Williams will work closely to integrate propulsion technologies for high-speed, high-efficiency operations while retaining single-pilot capability.

“Williams International is the clear choice for this program,” says Trevor Milton, Chief Executive Officer of SyberJet Aircraft. “The FJ44 is a workhorse and extremely reliable. There is just no other engine like it in my opinion.”

Gregg Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Williams International, adds: “The FJ44-4A engine offers unprecedented performance, exceptional durability and reliability, and the industry’s best lifetime maintenance plan, and is a perfect match for the SJ36.”