Jets vs Turboprops

Private plane charters can come in many flavors, but typically you are looking at either a jet or a turbo-prop variety. Many charter operators utilize single-pilot turbo-prop planes like the King Air B200 and customers frequently ask about them. Usually this is because they see a lower per hour rate, but the differences are much larger.

In short, Aero’s private jets are able to fly up to 66% faster and 30% higher than turboprops. This equates to a smoother, more comfortable ride that can fly above storms (VERY important in Florida), gets you there much faster and for an overall similar cost when you account for the shortened travel time. Aero Air Charter is also ARUGUS safety-rated and owns, maintains and flies our own jets with two pilots on every flight. This ensures we provide the safest, most comfortable rides possible.

So, while sometimes turboprops may make sense (island-hopping is a great example), an Aero Air Charter jet provides the best combination of speed. value, safety and reliability.