Are private jets faster than regular planes?

“Berkshire [Hathaway] has been better off by me having a plane available to go and do deals. It's a plus; we've done things I would not have done if we hadn't had a plane.” — Warren Buffet, Berkshire Hathaway (owner of NetJets). read more

Chances are it’s a private jet. “The fastest passenger jets in the sky are private, depending on the model of jet flown," Lefever says. read more

high performance private jets are capable of faster speeds than airliners airlines optimize cruise speed for fuel efficiency whereas that’s up to you in a private jet (if you own it anyway). many have high ceilings above commercial traffic and so have more flexibility in avoiding weather and traffic. read more