Corporate Aviation Notes

Business Aircraft

Business aircraft encompass a wide variety of types, from propeller-driven planes to jets and helicopters. The fleet includes aircraft ranging from small piston aircraft capable of flying a few hundred miles to jets that can seat over a dozen people and make non-stop international flights. The majority of business aircraft seat six passengers in a cabin about the size of a large SUV and fly an average stage length of less than 1,000 miles. Depending on their capability, these aircraft may fly at altitudes below the airlines (below 20,000 feet) or above the airlines (above 40,000 feet).

Piston Engine Aircraft

Piston airplanes are equipped with one or more piston-powered engines connected to a propeller to generate thrust. These aircraft typically fly at altitudes below 15,000 feet, with interiors seating 1-6 passengers, similar to a small car. Piston aircraft used for business usually fly short missions of 300-400 miles, utilizing small general aviation airports that often lack air traffic control towers.

Turboprop Aircraft

Turboprop aircraft utilize one or more gas-turbine engines connected to a gearbox that turns the propeller(s). These aircraft are frequently larger than piston-powered aircraft and can carry more payload and passengers at altitudes up to 35,000 feet. Turboprops have lower operating costs than jets due to lower fuel consumption but are slower. They are suitable for businesses needing to fly missions requiring 600-1,000 miles of travel between general aviation airports with runways too short for jets. A typical turboprop interior is the size of a large SUV, seats 6-8 people, and is often configured like a small office.

Jet Aircraft

Jet aircraft have one or more gas-turbine engines, which provide thrust. They use Jet A fuel, fly faster than turboprops, and operate at higher altitudes than pistons or turboprops. They can fly at altitudes below the airlines (20,000-25,000 feet) or above the airlines (above 40,000 feet). Jet sizes and flight ranges vary widely, with some having a single pilot and small cabin, while others can accommodate a meeting environment and fly internationally. The majority seat six passengers in a cabin the size of a large SUV and fly an average stage length of around 1,000 miles. Like turboprops, jet interiors are often configured as small offices. Jets are attractive for businesspeople needing to reach destinations quickly and typically use small community airports.

Helicopters

A helicopter is lifted and propelled by one or more horizontal rotors. They are used for short business aviation flights of less than 100 miles, at altitudes less than 1,000 feet. The interior of a business helicopter typically seats 4-6 people and is configured similar to a small car. Helicopters can land at various heliports and outlying airports, making them attractive to businesspeople.

Aircraft Sales & Services (ASSL)

Aircraft Sales & Services (Pvt.) Limited (ASSL) is a leading aviation company in Pakistan, providing aircraft sales, maintenance, charter operations, and pilot training. Approved by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), ASSL has a reputation for safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction. It plays a key role in advancing general and business aviation in the region.

Piper Matrix PA-46R-350T

The Piper PA-46 Malibu Matrix is a family of American light aircraft manufactured by Piper Aircraft.

• Passenger Capacity: 5
• Range: $700$ NM
• Endurance: $6$ hrs
• Cruise Speed: $165$ kts
• Service Ceiling: $25000$ ft
• Cabin Width: $4$ ft $2$ in
• Cabin Length: $12$ ft $3$ in
• Cabin Height: $3$ ft $9$ in
• Baggage Capacity: $200$ lbs
• Maximum Takeoff Weight: $4340$ lbs

Cessna Caravan II F-406

The F406 Caravan II is equipped with a Pratt & Whitney PT6A turboprop twin engine.

• Passenger Capacity: $9$
• Range: $900$ NM
• Endurance: $6$ hrs
• Cruise Speed: $180$ kts
• Service Ceiling: $30000$ ft
• Cabin Width: $4$ ft $6$ in
• Cabin Length: $18$ ft $6$ in
• Cabin Height: $4$ ft $2$ in
• Baggage Capacity: $300$ lbs
• Maximum Takeoff Weight: $9850$ lbs

DHC-6-400 Twin Otter

The de Havilland Canada DHC-6-400 Twin Otter

• Passenger Capacity: $19$
• Range: $200$ NM with full load
• Endurance: $4.5$ hrs
• Cruise Speed: $160$ kts
• Service Ceiling: $25000$ ft
• Cabin Width: $5$ ft $9$ in
• Cabin Length: $18$ ft $5$ in
• Cabin Height: $4$ ft $11$ in
• Baggage Capacity: $650$ lbs
• Maximum Takeoff Weight: $12500$ lbs

Beechcraft 1900D

The Beechcraft 1900D, also known as a regional airliner, is manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation.

• Passenger Capacity: $19$
• Range: $400$ NM with full load
• Endurance: $5$ hrs
• Cruise Speed: $260$ kts
• Service Ceiling: $25000$ ft
• Cabin Width: $4$ ft $6$ in
• Cabin Length: $25$ ft $2$ in
• Cabin Height: $5$ ft $11$ in
• Baggage Capacity: $1650$ lbs
• Maximum Takeoff Weight: $17120$ lbs

Bombardier Challenger 605

The Bombardier Challenger 605 is a luxurious private jet with a range of $7,400$ km and an $8$-hour flying time.

• Passenger Capacity: $10$
• Range: $4123$ NM
• Endurance: $6$ hrs
• Cruise Speed: $459$ kts
• Service Ceiling: $41000$ ft
• Cabin Width: $8$ ft $2$ in
• Cabin Length: $28$ ft $5$ in
• Cabin Height: $6$ ft $1$ in
• Baggage Capacity: $17277$ lbs
• Maximum Takeoff Weight: $48200$ lbs

Fleet Comparison