Turboprop Charter Flights

Given its maximum cruising speed of 368 mph, you’d think the Socata TBM 850 was a light jet. But it’s not. While it offers many of the performance advantages of its turbofan-powered counterparts, this exceptional aircraft retains all of the economical benefits of a single-engine turboprop. In fact, until Daher-Socata unveiled the TBM 900 in 2014, the TBM 850 held the distinction of being the world’s fastest single-engine turboprop! In addition to its high-speed cruise capabilities, the Socata 850 carries four corporate executives over an impressive range of 1,500 nautical mil...

Designed to compete with Beechcraft’s popular King Air series, the Piper Cheyenne turboprop succeeds in providing business executives the same comfort and reliability the King Air is known for. The Piper Cheyenne’s spacious cabin typically accommodates up to four adult passengers in total luxury and is equipped with a full lavatory for added convenience. The Piper Cheyenne boasts an impressive range of 2,240 nautical miles, making it an ideal charter aircraft for island hopping. It’s also suitable for traveling to an important business meeting anywhere in the country. Ou...

The Pilatus PC12/PC12 NG charter aircraft, the ultimate aerial SUV, is a single-engine turboprop developed by Pilatus Aircrafts of Switzerland. It is typically configured to accommodate six to nine executive passengers at the height of comfort. While the margin of safety afforded by a single-engine aircraft might cause consternation in some, the fact that the PC12 uses the legendary Pratt & Whitney PT6 engine should quell any fears. This power plant is one of the most reliable in the industry. In production since the 1960s, it’s also been one of the most popular turboprop engines in ...

From runway fashion to ultra-sophisticated sports cars, Italian designers are renowned for being bold and different. One look at a Piaggio Avanti II charter plane should tell you the Italian aerospace firm has taken a very similar approach. However, it’s difficult to dispute the incredible success this aircraft has enjoyed in the turboprop segment. The Avanti II (formally known as the Piaggio P.180 Avanti II) is as sleek as it is bizarre, and it’s as practical and capable as it is luxurious. In some ways, this out-of-the-box machine has completely redefined what turboprop airc...

The Mitsubishi MU-2 turboprop is a workhorse aircraft with a unique niche in aviation. Unlike other aircraft manufacturers that frequently redesign their fleet from the ground up, Mitsubishi found a design and has methodically refined it over the years. Design for the Mitsubishi MU-2 jet charter began in 1959. The airplane made its U.S. debut as a static display during the New York 1964 Worlds’ Fair. Since then Mitsubishi has built over 700 of the MU-2, now in its twelfth generation. Although some pilots prefer the feel of newer aircraft, the Mitsubishi MU-2 has its fans too. In the h...

The Cessna Conquest II charter jet (officially known as the Cessna 441 Conquest II) is a reliable twin-engine turboprop plane produced by the American-based Cessna Aircraft Company. The Conquest is typically configured to seat eight passengers in a comfortable four-and-a-half-foot-wide cabin. With its 3,630 feet takeoff distance, the Conquest can takeoff from even the shortest of runways, giving passengers access to: Remote airports Smaller airports Airports underserviced by commercial airlines While a Cessna Conquest II charter jet can achieve a maximum cruise speed of 340 mph,...

Take one look at the Cessna Caravan and you know it’s a workhorse. It will transport anyone and anything just about anywhere you want it to go. The Caravan, officially known as the Cessna 208 Caravan, is a single-engine turboprop that first entered production in 1982. It’s still in production today, and more than 2,500 of them have been produced in that time. Cessna outfitted the Caravan with a strong, reliable Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 series engine that produces 675 horsepower. This rock-solid aircraft can carry 3,070 pounds of weight. And the cabin is versatile enough that ...

A King Air 90 charter flight offers an unparalleled combination of: Cabin size Low operating costs Short and rough field capabilities Load carrying performance Above-average speed And with a 50 percent larger cabin environment than most ‘very light jets,’ the King Air 90 is a more comfortable alternative for short-hop excursions than its turbofan counterparts. Due to the aircraft’s square-oval cabin design, passengers enjoy ample head and shoulder space, without having to scrunch down. The twin-engine King Air 90 is one of the most dependable charter planes...

The King Air 300 charter plane is an extremely versatile twin-engine turboprop produced by Beechcraft. The next generation of the King Air 200 series, the King Air 300 shares the same T-tail design, which provides enhanced stability on takeoff and landing. This premier turboprop can soar up to an altitude of 35,000 feet, increasing air charter safety and comfort for all of its passengers. This service ceiling is, on average, 10,000 feet higher than most competitors. The 300 also climbs at an impressive rate—2,844 feet-per-minute—which allows this turboprop to reach altitude quickly...

Beechcraft’s King Air 200 series is the best-selling turboprop business aircraft of all time. With the newest addition to the family tree, the King Air 250, the American-based manufacturer took a great platform and made it even better. At the heart of the King, Air brands are versatility and reliability. Unveiled in 2010, these aircraft can be counted on to perform just about any task you ask of them. And they will do it well. They’re often used for: Hauling cargo to hard-to-reach airports Flying corporate travelers to restrictive city airports Whisking family and friends...

Many in the civilian aviation industry consider the Beechcraft King Air 200 series to be the best built by the American-based company. To date, Beechcraft has built more than 2,000 of them (including all variants), making it the most popular turboprop business plane of all time. Launched in 1974, the 200 was based on the King Air 100, except that it featured: Stretched fuselage Increased cabin size New T-tail Wider wing span Higher MTOW Additionally, Beech outfitted the 200 with more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-42 engines. In essence, the King Air 200, originally...

Improving upon the popular Beechcraft King Air 90, the King Air 100 is a twin-engine aircraft that dominates today’s turboprop market. The most notable improvements to the King Air 90 model are the King Air 100’s increased: Cabin size Wing area Wing span Additionally, Beechcraft improved the engine output power and range of the 100 series. The King Air 100 can hit speeds of 307 mph and can cruise more than 1,325 nautical miles without stopping. Charter a King Air 100 for your business trip from San Francisco to Van Nuys and return home the same day. The typical ...