SyberJet Aircraft has appointed Trevor Milton as chief executive officer to lead development of the new SJ36 light jet, the company announced Tuesday. According to a video Milton posted to LinkedIn Tuesday, he is also a member of the investment group that purchased the company in 2024.

The company said its anticipated nine-seat, single-pilot aircraft is expected to be the fastest light jet ever certified at Mach 0.88, builds on SyberJet’s SJ30 platform and is targeting certification in 2032.

“Our job now is to take that foundation and push beyond every limit—speed, range, altitude, comfort, and avionics,” Milton said in the announcement.

He added that aerodynamic testing has shown the design could reach Mach 0.95, though certification will target Mach 0.88.

Milton previously served as

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