What is the worlds smallest commercial airplane?
It appears to be an airplane developed at Purdue University that is not yet named. The small jets hold about eight people, including the pilots, whereas business jets carry about 12 people and the smallest commercial regional jets hold 40-80 passengers. New companies are forming to meet the emerging market for very light jets, and one company has had its jet certified by the federal government. Air taxi services could be located at Purdue’s airport, for example, and passengers could book flights directly to Detroit and other relatively nearby cities.
