Elite Traveler Winter 2019

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Clockwise from left NetJets flies more than 7,000 owners each year; PlaneSense's Pilatus PC-12; Flexjet's Bombardier Global Express

PLANESENSE No matter your destination, be it a dude ranch or a country-club airport in an urban area, PlaneSense’s aircrafts get you as close as possible at a share cost that’s among the lowest in its field. It also flies one of the youngest fleets out there, operating two Pilatus aircraft models — 36 PC-12 propjet singles and five PC-24 jet twins (more to be delivered in 2020). It’s these two Pilatus models that give PlaneSense its operational edge of superior runway performance. Both models excel on short and unimproved runways, which opens up access to thousands of

airfields that larger planes can’t access. The PC-24 delivers on jet speed, but the PC-12 is the short-runway champ. Regardless of the aircraft, count on comfort and privacy: Despite the smaller aircraft sizes, this fleet still delivers with all the modern-day amenities you’d expect from a private aircraft, including refreshment centers, a private lavatory, generous leg and headroom, and flat floors for passengers and their furry companions. planesense.com

Karen T rr s, aul Bowen Photography

Photos Paul Bowen Photography, Daniel Diggelmann