Indicative 2026 market range€6.44m to €7.7m
Fixed annual planning base€280k
Direct hourly planning cost€2k / h

Ownership scenarios

Indicative cash costs before financing, depreciation and tax.

Annual useAnnual cash costEffective cost / hFive-year cash outlay
40 h / year€378k€9k€8.89m
80 h / year€476k€6k€9.38m
120 h / year€574k€5k€9.87m
180 h / year€721k€4k€10.61m

What drives the real price?

Airframe and engine time, maintenance history, damage history, avionics, equipment, geography and tax treatment can move a real transaction well outside a model-level estimate. A cheaper example with deferred maintenance can be the more expensive aircraft after the first annual inspection.

What is included?

PlaneFit combines an annual fixed-cost base with a direct hourly estimate. The result is intended for comparing aircraft and testing utilisation scenarios. It is not a maintenance programme quote, insurance quote or pre-buy assessment.

The central ownership compromise

Purpose-built cargo volume and simple loading are excellent, but airline-scale support and an unpressurized cabin make ownership highly specialized.

Compare the complete mission

Is the Cessna 408 SkyCourier Freighter financially and operationally realistic for you?