In response to strong demand from the market, fractional aircraft ownership company PlaneSense is extending its jet programme to private flyers west of the Rockies. By the end of June 2024, out of area fees will be eliminated for the PlaneSense programme's quickly growing Pilatus PC-24 jet fleet, allowing improved access to the fractional programme that has been trusted by private flyers since 1995.

"Demand for fractional shares in the PC-24 jet has far exceeded expectations," says president and CEO George Antoniadis. "We are thrilled to soon offer jet shares in the western US without any out of area restrictions. The Pilatus PC-24 is ideally suited for the missions of the West Coast region, and we are looking forward to making it available to our existing clients and to the many prospects who have reached out to us."

Until now, shares in the PlaneSense jet programme have largely been focused east of the Rockies, but clients have increasingly used their shares for flights on the West Coast. Elimination of out of area fees makes it a more sensible option for those with a need for reliable, convenient private jet flights to and within the western US. As with the company's PC-12 programme, all 48 states in the continental US and parts of Canada will be served by the PlaneSense programme without restrictions.

Pilatus Aircraft recently extended the payload and range capabilities of the PC-24 jet. The PlaneSense programme took delivery of its first improved PC-24 in December 2023. The company will take delivery of an additional five jets with this improved performance capability in 2024, at which time one third of the PlaneSense jet fleet will be comprised of the enhanced aircraft.

"Our clients really love the spacious, modern and quiet interior of the PC-24 cabin and the large cargo compartment, which is accessible in flight," adds Antoniadis. "They also appreciate the jet's incredible short runway capabilities, which allow clients to get closer to their destinations in varying weather conditions."

In anticipation of the jet expansion and to better serve growing flight activity in the west, PlaneSense established a maintenance facility in Boulder City, Nevada in 2021 and expanded it significantly in 2023. The maintenance operation performs expert routine maintenance, inspections and detailing to safely and quickly return aircraft to service.