Fri, Dec 05, 2014
Plans To Add Turboprop To Its Part 135 Charter Operation
PlaneSmart! Aviation, a provider of simple and cost effective air travel solutions for pilots and non-pilots alike, has announced the addition of a Pilatus PC-12 NG to their fleet.
PlaneSmart! Aviation continues to respond to the demand for easy access to popular, high performance aircraft with this newly added PC-12 NG. Individuals, businesses, and families in Texas and surrounding states can take advantage of this convenient air travel solution with dry lease options starting at 25 hour annual blocks of time. Plans to add this turboprop aircraft to PlaneSmart’s FAA Part 135 charter fleet is also underway and expected to be completed in the next few months.
“Our strategy from the start has been to provide access to aircraft that have the latest in safety and technology and to offer more travelers a hassle-free and cost effective alternative to flying,” commented Michael A. Brosler, President and CEO of PlaneSmart! Aviation. “We’ve been operating Pilatus aircraft since 2008 so we are familiar with its impressive capabilities and it is a popular option for our PlaneSmart! clients.”
The PC-12 NG is configured to carry up to 8-passengers and has outstanding versatility and performance, making it one of the most popular turbine-powered business aircraft in production today. Typical range is 1573 miles with 3-passengers and IFR reserves for the PC-12 and it is equipped with a convenient oversized cargo door. The remaining PlaneSmart fleet is made up of a variety of Cirrus SR20-G2, SR22 GTS, Piper Meridian, TBM 700, King Air E90, B200 and B300, Piaggio Avanti P-180, Premier 1A jet, and Citation SII jet aircraft.
(PC-12 pictured in file photo)
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