Explore the Right Aircraft for Every Mission
At Channel Aviation, we match each flight with the ideal aircraft to ensure optimal performance, comfort, and cost-efficiency. Whether you’re flying to a remote mining site, transporting urgent medical patients, delivering time-critical cargo, or planning an executive or luxury trip – we have the right aircraft for the mission.
Below is a selection of popular aircraft commonly used across our services, showcasing a range from turboprops to long-range jets.
🛩️ Turboprops – Regional & Remote Access
Beechcraft King Air 350
Seats: 8
Range: ~2,800 km (1,500 NM)
Cruising Speed: 540 km/h
Cargo Capacity: Up to 1,300 kg
Popular For: FIFO, remote area access, medical evacuation
Highlights: Proven reliability, can operate from short and unpaved runways, spacious pressurized cabin.
Pilatus PC-12
Seats: 6-9
Range: ~3,400 km (1,835 NM)
Cruising Speed: 520 km/h
Cargo Capacity: Up to 1,000 kg
Popular For: Cargo, VIP, medical, remote locations
Highlights: Swiss-engineered versatility with executive comfort and
excellent short runway performance.
✈️ Light & Midsize Jets – Speed & Comfort for Business Travel
Cessna Citation XLS+
Seats: 8-9
Range: ~3,900 km (2,100 NM)
Cruising Speed: 820 km/h
Popular For: Corporate, VIP, inter-city business trips
Highlights: Spacious stand-up cabin, fast and cost-effective for medium
distances.
Learjet 75
Seats: 8
Range: ~3,700 km (2,000 NM)
Cruising Speed: 860 km/h
Popular For: VIP, corporate, express travel
Highlights: High-speed performance, luxurious interiors, perfect for
fast regional and trans-Tasman flights.
🛫 Heavy & Long-Range Jets – International & VIP Charters
Bombardier Challenger 650
Seats: 10-12
Range: ~7,400 km (4,000 NM)
Cruising Speed: 870 km/h
Popular For: VIP, long-haul business, international charter
Highlights: Exceptional comfort, intercontinental range, onboard Wi-Fi
and full standing cabin.
Gulfstream G550
Seats: 14-18
Range: ~12,500 km (6,750 NM)
Cruising Speed: 900 km/h
Popular For: High-end VIP, diplomatic, international executive charters
Highlights: World-class performance with a global reach, luxury cabin,
and advanced avionics.
🧰 Cargo Aircraft – Efficient Transport Across Australia & Beyond
Cessna 208 Caravan (Freighter)
Cargo
Capacity: Up
to 1,400 kg
Range: ~2,000 km (1,080 NM)
Cruising Speed: 340 km/h
Popular For: Remote access cargo, light freight, urgent delivery
Highlights: Cost-efficient, operates in rugged terrain, excellent for
regional logistics.
Fairchild Metroliner (Cargo)
Cargo
Capacity: Up
to 2,000 kg
Range: ~2,200 km (1,190 NM)
Cruising Speed: 520 km/h
Popular For: Medium freight, regular cargo routes
Highlights: Pressurized cabin for sensitive cargo, commonly used for time-critical freight.
🚑 Air Medical & Medevac Aircraft
King Air B200 (Air Ambulance)
Medical
Configuration:
ICU-equipped, stretcher, oxygen systems
Range: ~2,400 km (1,300 NM)
Popular For: Medical transfers, emergency evacuations
Highlights: Fast, versatile, configured for urgent medical use with
onboard medical crew.
Pilatus PC 12 (Medevac & Multi Role)
Medical Configuration: Single or dual stretcher
layout, life‑support systems, large cargo door for easy patient
loading
Range: ~3,400 km (1,835 NM)
Popular For: Long‑distance rural and outback
medevac, remote community health flights, VIP medical transfers
Highlights: Workhorse of the Royal Flying Doctor Service; outstanding short‑runway
capability, economical operating costs, pressurised cabin re‑configurable
for cargo or passengers.
🎯 Aircraft to Match Every Mission
We carefully match every request with the right aircraft based on your destination, passenger count, mission type, and urgency. From outback airstrips to global business centers – Channel Aviation connects you with the aircraft that delivers results.
❓Why It Matters
- Mission-Focused Fleet – Aircraft matched precisely to your charter requirements
- Certified & Compliant – All operators meet CASA and international safety standards
- Global Reach – Aircraft access across Australia and worldwide, wherever you need to go