Where it fits well
- 483 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 3500 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 2345 nm with 4 occupants.
- 3137 kg realistic payload proxy and 12 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 12 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 3137 kg |
| Advertised range | 3500 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 2345 nm |
| Cruise speed | 483 kt |
| Runway need | ~1466 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €650k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €5200 |
The ownership trade-off
Long range, stand-up cabin and strong runway performance are compelling, but acquisition, crew and programme costs require an institutional budget.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €858k per year ( €21450 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €1.07m per year ( €13325 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €1.27m per year ( €10617 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €1.59m per year ( €8811 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €1.11m 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
- Long range, stand-up cabin and strong runway performance are compelling, but acquisition, crew and programme costs require an institutional budget.
- €650k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 1466 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.