Canadian fractional-share operator AirSprint has taken delivery of its 15th Embraer Praetor 500, the sixth aircraft to join the fleet this year. The company’s fleet now totals 36 jets, including Embraer Legacy 450/500s and Cessna Citation CJ2+ and CJ3+s, providing more than 500 share owners travel from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, and the Maritimes.
“This achievement underscores our dedication to meeting the demand of our ownership base, reaffirming AirSprint's leadership position in Canadian private aviation,” said James Elian, president and CEO of AirSprint. “We look forward to the continued growth and further innovation that awaits us in 2024.”
With a transcontinental range of 3,340 nm, the fly-by-wire Praetor 500 is a popular choice for fractional-share operators. At its maximum altitude of 45,000 feet, the low cabin altitude of 5,800 feet adds to the comfort of the six-foot-tall, flat-floor interior. A unique Embraer feature is the cabin’s upper technology panel, with touchscreens showing flight status and providing access to ambient lighting and cabin controls. The cabin management system is Honeywell’s Ovation Select, with 1080P video streaming and immersive audio.
AirSprint offers either a capital purchase option or five-year lease to fractional-share buyers. Plans are available in 25-, 50-, or 75-hour increments, and owners can interchange between aircraft types.