Operating a Pilatus PC-12 for 200 flight hours per year results in a total annual cost of approximately $377,923. This includes fixed costs of $175,615, covering essential expenses such as crew salaries, insurance, hangar fees, and scheduled maintenance programs to ensure continuous operational readiness. Variable costs amount to $202,309, driven by fuel consumption, routine inspections, and other flight-dependent expenses necessary to maintain peak performance. With an hourly operating cost of $1,012, the PC-12 delivers a combination of efficiency, reliability, and versatility, making it an optimal choice for a range of missions, including executive transport, cargo operations, and medical evacuation.
Chartering the Pilatus PC-12 for an additional 200 hours per year can provide a significant financial offset to ownership costs. With an hourly operating cost of $1,012 and a charter rate of $2,100 per hour, the total revenue generated from 200 charter hours would amount to $420,000. After covering the additional operating expenses of $202,400, the net charter revenue contribution would be approximately $217,600. Incorporating charter operations into an ownership strategy allows operators to maximize aircraft utilization while effectively reducing overall operating costs.
