Story ID: 044March19
PlaneSense Welcomes Its Second Pilatus Jet
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The fractional aircraft provider received its second of six of the light jets in its initial order, one year after the arrival of its first.
Word Count: 286
Fractional aircraft ownership provider PlaneSense last month welcomed the arrival of the second Pilatus PC-24 to its fleet. The twin-engine light jet, tail number N125AF, is part of the company’s initial order of six and comes little more than a year after PlaneSense accepted its first, which has been flying shareowners since March 2018. In that time, it has visited 250 airports in six countries.

"With the very first Pilatus PC-24 jet in the world, we have experienced a steep maturing curve," George Antoniadis, president and CEO of the New Hampshire-based company told AIN, adding the airplane continues to exceed PlaneSense's expectations as a versatile and reliable addition to its program fleet. "Pilatus has been an extremely resourceful partner in this entry-into-service experience. As with any first production aircraft, one would expect the need to address minor 'squawks.' We have been pleasantly surprised by the small number of needed changes and with how quickly they are being systematically resolved.”

Twelve company pilots have thus far earned PC-24 type ratings, while 11 of PlaneSense's maintenance technicians have completed specialized training to service the airplane, as N125AF was expected to enter service by the end of last month.

“Our clients have greatly enjoyed the expansive cabin and the conveniences afforded by jet travel,” said Antoniadis. “This jet, and each consecutive aircraft, will allow us to meet the growing demand for more PC-24 shares.”

The third PC-24 in the order is expected to arrive this month, with two more coming in the fall and one more early next year.

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