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That was around 70% cheaper than a light jet, and less than half of what other turboprop programs such as Wheels Up were charging.
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Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Its recorded output of 1,000 hp is also impressive, as that is roughly equivalent to a small turboprop aircraft engine.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
HansJet’s fleet of single-engine turboprop PC-12 aircraft trades flash for access.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Know the drivers of cost Typically, an aircraft has an operational cost per hour, with rates ranging from about $1,500 for turboprops to more than $10,000 for large jets.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
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Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Its recorded output of 1,000 hp is also impressive, as that is roughly equivalent to a small turboprop aircraft engine.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
HansJet’s fleet of single-engine turboprop PC-12 aircraft trades flash for access.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Know the drivers of cost Typically, an aircraft has an operational cost per hour, with rates ranging from about $1,500 for turboprops to more than $10,000 for large jets.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Turboprop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turboprop. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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turboprop
noun
tur·bo·prop
ˈtər-bō-ˌpräp 
: an airplane powered by turboprop engines
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