The SyberJet story

Late 1980s — the original vision

The SJ30 program began in the late 1980s as a vision by aviation entrepreneur Ed Swearingen, a renowned aircraft designer behind several innovative light jet and turboprop platforms. Swearingen Aircraft sought to develop a revolutionary light business jet that would combine long range, high speed, and unmatched cabin pressurization in a compact, efficient package.

The aircraft—initially known as the Swearingen SJ30—was designed with ambitious goals: a service ceiling of 49,000 feet, a sea-level cabin altitude up to 41,000 feet, and transcontinental range in a small airframe. These features would eventually become signature strengths of the SJ30 series.

1990s–2006 — flight test, certification and production

After years of development, including numerous redesigns and certification challenges, the SJ30 entered its flight-testing phase in the 1990s. In the early 2000s, the program gained new momentum under the stewardship of Sino Swearingen, which received the FAA type certificate in October 2005 and began aircraft production in 2006.

2011 — SyberJet Aircraft is formed

In 2011, SyberJet Aircraft was formed when Metalcraft Technologies—a long-time SJ30 component manufacturer—acquired the program assets. This marked a turning point. Backed by a skilled aerospace manufacturing base in Cedar City, Utah, and guided by a commitment to modernizing the platform, SyberJet took the helm with a clear mission: evolve the SJ30 into the world's most advanced light jet.

2024 — new ownership, new leadership

SyberJet was acquired by a new investment group in 2024. A new executive team was established – now led by renowned entrepreneur Trevor Milton. Milton brought to market the first ever hydrogen electric semi-truck in America and changed the trajectory of zero emission heavy duty trucking. With a deep passion for aviation as a certificated airplane and helicopter pilot, he is now leading company operations and product strategy for SyberJet.

Today

Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, SyberJet is working relentlessly to become one of the most vertically integrated jet manufacturers in the world. SyberJet has begun development on its own full glass cockpit avionics suite known as SyberVision.

With groundbreaking developments underway in our connected avionics system, SyberJet is building the future of aviation – faster, safer, and smarter.