Turboprops are made for the Bahamas, where short crossings from Florida and small Out Island airports favor a capable aircraft over a fast one. The Socata TBM 850 entered service in 2006. It seats 5 to 6 with a published range of 1,585 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 320 knots. The aircraft hasRead the Rest “Socata TBM 850 Charter Bahamas”
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Socata TBM 700 Charter Bahamas
A turboprop is often the first aircraft we look at for a Bahamas trip to one of the Out Islands, with room for a small group and their bags. The Socata TBM 700 entered service in 1990. It seats 5 to 6 with a published range of 1,400 nautical miles and a cruise speed ofRead the Rest “Socata TBM 700 Charter Bahamas”
Shorts 360 Charter Bahamas
Contractors, boat yards and resort operators in the Bahamas charter a freighter when a delivery cannot sit on a dock for a week. The Shorts 360 entered service in 1982. It has a published range of 570 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 210 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 20,000 feetRead the Rest “Shorts 360 Charter Bahamas”
Saab 340 Charter Bahamas
Jet Charter Bahamas arranges dedicated freighters for island shipments, from a single pallet of parts to a full hold. The Saab 340 entered service in 1987. It has a published range of 785 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 282 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 25,000 feet and 1,276 cubic feetRead the Rest “Saab 340 Charter Bahamas”
Piper Saratoga PA-32R Charter Bahamas
Bahamas clients rarely book a piston aircraft for the trip down, but for a short hop from South Florida with almost no luggage it is the simplest option there is. Piper introduced the Saratoga PA-32R in 1980. It seats 5 to 6 with a published range of 770 nautical miles and a cruise speed ofRead the Rest “Piper Saratoga PA-32R Charter Bahamas”
Piper Cherokee Six PA-32 Charter Bahamas
A piston aircraft is the most basic private aircraft that flies to the Bahamas, and it only suits a short crossing with a passenger or two and very light bags. Piper introduced the Cherokee Six PA-32 in 1965. It seats 6 to 7 with a published range of 730 nautical miles and a cruise speedRead the Rest “Piper Cherokee Six PA-32 Charter Bahamas”
Piper Aerostar 600 Charter Bahamas
A piston aircraft is the most basic private aircraft that flies to the Bahamas, and it only suits a short crossing with a passenger or two and very light bags. Piper introduced the Aerostar 600 in 1967. It seats 5 with a published range of 1,161 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 200 knots.Read the Rest “Piper Aerostar 600 Charter Bahamas”
Pilatus PC-24 Charter Bahamas
Bahamas vacationers who overflow a light jet’s hold, usually with golf bags or coolers, tend to find the extra space they need in a super light jet. Pilatus introduced the PC-24 in 2018. It seats 6 to 8 with a published range of 2,000 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 440 knots. The aircraftRead the Rest “Pilatus PC-24 Charter Bahamas”
McDonnell Douglas MD-11F Charter Bahamas
Bahamas cargo charters move freight that cannot wait for the next scheduled flight or the next boat, on an aircraft chosen for the load. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11F entered service in 1991. It has a published range of 3,592 nautical miles and a cruise of Mach 0.82 (~473 knots). The aircraft has a service ceilingRead the Rest “McDonnell Douglas MD-11F Charter Bahamas”
Lockheed C-130 Hercules Charter Bahamas
Jet Charter Bahamas arranges dedicated freighters for island shipments, from a single pallet of parts to a full hold. The Lockheed C-130 Hercules entered service in 1970. It has a published range of 1,334 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 291 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 23,000 feet and 6,057 cubicRead the Rest “Lockheed C-130 Hercules Charter Bahamas”