Northeastern Charter Company Combines Forethought and Good Fortune to Achieve Growth

FLYING speaks with Tradewind Aviation’s CEO to get the inside track on his company’s plan.

Michael Wildes

Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 09:19 AM ET

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Tradewind Aviation is one of the largest Pilatus operators in the world. [Photo: Tradewind Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Tradewind Aviation is significantly expanding its fleet with 20 new Pilatus PC-12 NGX turboprops, driven by increased demand for private charter services due to shifts in travel preferences.
To address the pilot shortage and training backlogs, Tradewind partnered with JetBlue Gateways, creating a clear career path for pilots and helping manage operational demand.
The company enhanced its carbon offset program, automatically applying offsets to all flights and directing funds to TerraPass for greenhouse gas reduction projects, aiming for more targeted community impact in the future.

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With summer around the corner and the reduction of travel lockdowns, it seems it couldn’t be a better time for Tradewind Aviation.

In March, the company—an on-demand private charter and scheduled shuttle operator headquartered in Connecticut that operates predominantly in North America and the Caribbean—announced it was adding 20 new PC-12 NGX turboprops to its fleet in a deal that would make the company one of the largest Pilatus aircraft operators in the world.