Where it fits well
- 446 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 2700 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 1809 nm with 4 occupants.
- 2622 kg realistic payload proxy and 9 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 9 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 2622 kg |
| Advertised range | 2700 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 1809 nm |
| Cruise speed | 446 kt |
| Runway need | ~1091 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €500k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €4000 |
The ownership trade-off
A flat-floor cabin and short-field performance make it highly versatile, but professional operation and programme costs are substantial.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €660k per year ( €16500 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €820k per year ( €10250 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €980k per year ( €8167 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €1.22m per year ( €6778 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €865k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself — price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- A flat-floor cabin and short-field performance make it highly versatile, but professional operation and programme costs are substantial.
- €500k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 1091 m take-off requirement must be checked against runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading.
Recommended missions
- Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
- Longer regional missions, with reserves and payload reducing brochure range.
- Time-sensitive business travel where dispatch reliability justifies the cost.