Cabins for 7 to 8 passengers
| Model | Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise speed | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 Pilatus | 34 | 7 to 8 | 1,803 nm | 290 kts | 2002 to 2018 |
Charter operator · United States
Tradewind Aviation
Pilatus PC-12 operator based at Waterbury-Oxford Airport in Connecticut, offering private charter and scheduled shuttle flights in the Northeast, Florida and the Caribbean. Scheduled routes include Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, San Juan and St Barths.
Unclaimed profile · Claim itFAA Part 135 certificate TWYA · ActiveCleared for Europe★ ARGUS Gold★ Wyvern Registered
- Registered fleet
- 34 aircraft
- Aircraft
- Turboprops
- Seats
- 7 to 8
- Built
- 2002 to 2018
- Bases
- 2 airports
- Founded
- 2001
Fleet
The Tradewind Aviation fleet
34 aircraft listed on its FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (TWYA). One aircraft type. Open any registration for its details and specifications.
Aircraft types
The Pilatus PC-12 in brief
TurbopropsModel photo34 aircraftPilatus PC-12
Pilatus · Built 2002 to 2018
Pilatus's single-engine turboprop, with a 16 ft 11 in cabin, an enclosed lavatory, a baggage hold you can reach in flight and approval for unpaved strips.
Bases
Where the aircraft are based
White Plains
KHPN · HPN · 1 aircraft
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Safety and licences
Licence and safety checks
Active
TWYA
FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (TWYA).
Legal name: Tradewind Aviation, LLC
- ✓LicenceFAA Part 135 certificate TWYA · Active
- ✓Flies abroad underCleared for Europe
- ✓Safety auditsARGUS Gold (Independent safety audit of charter operators) and Wyvern Registered (Wyvern safety programme listing)
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Company
About Tradewind Aviation
Tradewind Aviation is a Pilatus PC-12 operator based at Waterbury-Oxford Airport in Connecticut, flying private charter and semi-private scheduled shuttles in the Northeast and the Caribbean. It has been named a top US airline in the Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards six years running.
In summer its shuttles link Westchester, Boston Hanscom and New York area airports with Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, with ticket books for regular commuters; in winter it flies from San Juan and Antigua to St Barths, Anguilla, St Thomas, Tortola and Virgin Gorda, and from Florida to the Bahamas. Seats are sold individually on scheduled flights, or travellers can charter a whole aircraft to destinations such as Newport, Stowe, Chatham or Key West. The PC-12 can land on the short runways of islands like St Barths.
Tradewind holds an ARGUS Gold rating, Wyvern Registered Operator status and Air Charter Safety Foundation membership, and also manages aircraft and flies cargo.
Services
- ✓Semi-private scheduled shuttles
- ✓Private charter
- ✓Commuter ticket books
- ✓Aircraft management
- ✓Cargo
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Ask a specialistHow many aircraft does Tradewind Aviation have?+
34: 34 Pilatus PC-12.
Is Tradewind Aviation licensed to fly charter?+
Yes. Tradewind Aviation holds an FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (TWYA).
Can Tradewind Aviation fly to Europe?+
Yes. Tradewind Aviation holds an EASA third country operator authorisation (USA-0161). EU and EEA states require it before an operator from outside Europe flies commercial flights there. Tradewind Aviation was on the EASA list dated 12 November 2026.
Does Tradewind Aviation hold safety ratings?+
ARGUS Gold and Wyvern Registered.
Where are Tradewind Aviation's aircraft based?+
Philadelphia (KLOM) and White Plains (KHPN).
How many passengers can Tradewind Aviation fly?+
Up to 8 on its Pilatus PC-12. Across the fleet, cabins seat 7 to 8 passengers.
How old is Tradewind Aviation's fleet?+
The aircraft were built between 2002 and 2018, 15 years old on average.
Is Altivo Jets part of Tradewind Aviation?+
No. Altivo Jets is an independent charter broker with no ownership or commercial link to Tradewind Aviation. Tradewind Aviation operates its own flights and keeps operational control of its aircraft.
Does Altivo Jets work with Tradewind Aviation?+
No. Altivo Jets has no agreement or partnership with Tradewind Aviation, and Tradewind Aviation has not reviewed this page. It is built from public records. Tell us your route and dates and we ask licensed operators that can fly the trip for availability and price. The operator is named on your quote before you confirm.
Sources
Where this comes from
Licence and registrations from the Federal Aviation Administration register. Aircraft details from public aircraft listings. Aircraft photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each photo; other photos show the model. Safety audits from public industry directories. How we check operators.
Company sources
- Tradewind Aviation website flytradewind.com
- Wikipedia: Tradewind Aviation en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tradewind_Aviation
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