December 7, 2023 (Oxford, Connecticut) – Tradewind Aviation, the acclaimed private aviation specialist and pioneer of the shared charter concept, is thrilled to announce the receipt of two new Pilatus PC-12 NGX turboprops from Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. The arrival of these two new aircraft brings Tradewind’s fleet of Pilatus PC-12s up to 27, firmly establishing Tradewind as the largest operator of Pilatus PC-12s for on-demand private charter in the United States.
The two new aircraft were flown in by Tradewind pilots following fine-tuning at the manufacturer’s U.S. facility in Broomfield, Colorado, and put directly into Tradewind’s service at Westchester County Airport in New York. Tradewind is expecting 15 more deliveries of Pilatus PC-12 NGX and these will follow the same path, arriving at a rate of three to four aircraft per year over the next four years, with Tradewind pilots participating in some of the repositioning flights from Pilatus’ Switzerland factory.
2023 was a banner year for Tradewind, and the private aviation operator experienced unparalleled growth, with demand topping that of peak-pandemic levels where the entire private aviation sector saw a surge in demand. With sustained demand for Tradewind’s private charter and scheduled service flights expected into 2024, the addition of new turboprops serves to strengthen the Tradewind Aviation fleet to ensure Tradewind can continue to fulfill client’s regional mobility needs throughout the company’s Northeast, Southeast, and Caribbean regions.
Tradewind and Pilatus have a longstanding relationship, beginning in 2003 when the airline began building a fleet with Pilatus PC-12s to improve the flight experience for their guests. Tradewind continues to invest in new Pilatus PC-12 NGX planes as the model is superior to the comp set and allows for Tradewind to grow their business while continuing to serve their guests with the very best flight experience. The NGX turboprop is the latest iteration of the Pilatus PC-12 model and features enhancements that improve on reliability, efficiency, and passenger comfort, in addition to its standard features which support Tradewind’s mission of providing a first-in-class experience for every flight.
“In 2023 we saw the launch of our Southeast base, addition of a hangar at Hudson Valley Regional Airport, and the arrival of 5 new Pilatus PC-12 NGX to our growing fleet. The arrival of these new aircraft is a celebratory moment for us and we’re happy to end the year on such a high note,” said Eric Zipkin, Co-Founder and CEO of Tradewind Aviation. “As we look to 2024, we anticipate another year of strong growth as we continue to expand our fleet and strengthen our operations in the Northeast and Southeast US, and throughout the Caribbean.”
For more details, visit www.flytradewind.com, contact the reservations team at charter@flytradewind.com, or call 1-203-267-3305. Agencies: SABRE, Amadeus, Travelport. For further information, follow Tradewind Aviation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @flytradewind, as well as LinkedIn.
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ABOUT TRADEWIND AVIATION
Founded in 2001 by Eric and David Zipkin, who turned their passion for flying into the leading regional private airline, Tradewind Aviation provides personal air travel—both private and scheduled service—throughout North America and the Caribbean. Tradewind believes that every single flight is an opportunity to create an exceptional client experience with their people, planes, and personal service. Their unique approach to flying is less harrowing than flying commercial and more intimate than flying private. It is flying personal. And it is what they strive for every day.
Tradewind provides scheduled service to top leisure destinations throughout the Northeast and Caribbean, including Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Newport, St Barths, Virgin Gorda, Anguilla, and Antigua. Tradewind also provides unique and efficient private travel solutions for leisure or business travel, with access to hundreds of airports throughout North America and the Caribbean in their fleet of Pilatus PC-12 and Citation CJ3 Jet aircraft.
Tradewind’s vision is for an elevated flight experience that is streamlined and understated, where every flight deserves the highest quality aircraft, crew, and service, giving passengers control over their own time and confidence in their travels.
ABOUT PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD.
Founded in 1939, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd develops and produces the world’s most unique aircraft: from the legendary PC-12, the best-selling single-engine turboprop in its class, to the PC-7 MKX and PC-21 and associated simulators, the market-leading systems for pilot training. The brand-new PC-24 is the world’s first ever business jet designed for use on short unprepared runways. The Pilatus team consists of over 2300 exceptional employees who make the company, which is domiciled in Stans, one of the largest and most innovative employers in Central Switzerland. The Pilatus Group also includes independent subsidiaries in the USA and Australia. Pilatus provides training for over 140 apprentices in various professions – job training for young people has always been a very high priority. Pilatus remains committed to Switzerland as a hub for work and new ideas, and acts in a sustainable and environmentally-conscious manner at all times. www.pilatus-aircraft.com
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