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Cessna Grand Caravan EX Turboprop Charter Guide

Cessna Grand Caravan EX at a glance

Request a quote-only Grand Caravan EX charter and compare its seating, 143-cu-ft baggage, 912-nm ferry range, 185-KTAS cruise and airfield fit.

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Cessna Grand Caravan EX charter specifications and market context

Aircraft class
Turboprop
Manufacturer
Textron Aviation
Category hourly planning range
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Years manufactured
2013–present

The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is the current high-power Model 208B utility turboprop, combining a configurable passenger cabin and large cargo door with stronger hot-and-high and climb performance than the preceding Grand Caravan. It is relevant for regional charter, resort transfers and remote-access missions, but aircraft configuration, permitted passenger count, runway or surface suitability and the usable payload must be established by the direct carrier for the actual trip.

Why the Cessna Grand Caravan EX remains a charter consideration

Cessna began Grand Caravan EX deliveries in 2013 after installing the 867-shaft-horsepower Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-140, and the manufacturer documents an average cruise improvement of roughly ten to twelve knots plus materially better climb and takeoff performance over the previous Grand Caravan. The EX remains in production with Garmin G1000 NXi, while landplane, cargo-pod and amphibious configurations carry different baggage and performance figures and must not be blended in a charter presentation.

Variant note. The 912-nm and 185-KTAS figures are current landplane references; the Grand Caravan EX Amphibian has different published range, cruise, baggage and runway or water-performance figures.

Overview and production sources: Textron Aviation — Cessna marks 30th anniversary of Caravan utility aircraft; European Union Aviation Safety Agency — EASA.IM.A.226 — Cessna 208 Caravan.

Turboprop pricing is itinerary-specific and is provided only in a written proposal. No generic Turboprop hourly range is published; the written proposal supplies the trip-specific price and terms. Only a current written proposal confirms the aircraft, direct carrier, inclusions, conditional charges and total trip price.

Inside the Cessna Grand Caravan EX

Textron offers commuter, club and premium interiors across a cabin 16 feet 9 inches long, 5 feet 4 inches wide and 4 feet 6 inches high, with ten- through fourteen-occupant configurations depending on local regulation and common executive charter layouts using fewer seats. Approximately 340 cubic feet lies aft of the pilot seats, while the larger 427-cubic-foot measure also counts the cockpit and aft baggage area; the broad rectangular section, large windows, wide cargo door and flexible floor support people, luggage or mixed loads, and the current landplane specification lists 143 cubic feet of baggage volume with the relevant pod configuration. Seat ergonomics, tables, refreshment storage, USB power, cabin finish and climate provisions still depend on the offered aircraft.

Seat configuration
10–14 occupants in manufacturer configurations, subject to local regulation; executive charter layouts commonly use fewer seats
Cabin volume
Approximately 340 cu ft aft of the pilot seats; 427 cu ft including cockpit and aft baggage areas
Cabin dimensions
16 ft 9 in long × 5 ft 4 in wide × 4 ft 6 in high
Baggage capacity
143 cu ft in the current landplane specification

Published value reflects the relevant landplane and pod configuration; amphibian volume is 100.1 cu ft, and load distribution controls usable charter capacity.

Cabin sources: Textron Aviation — Cessna Grand Caravan EX specifications; Textron Aviation — Grand Caravan EX product card.

Cessna Grand Caravan EX range, cruise speed and flight deck

Textron publishes 185 KTAS maximum cruise and 912 nautical miles maximum range for the current Grand Caravan EX landplane with the cargo pod, with range based on a long-range-cruise ferry mission and a forty-five-minute VFR reserve rather than a passenger charter payload. The single PT6A-140, strut-braced high wing and rugged fixed landing gear define the utility configuration, while propeller installation requires aircraft-specific confirmation and Garmin G1000 NXi is the current integrated flight deck.

Range reference
Up to 912 nm
Textron landplane ferry mission at long-range cruise with a 45-minute VFR reserve; passenger missions require separate planning.
Cruise speed reference
Up to 185 KTAS
Textron maximum-cruise specification for the landplane; not trip-average or block speed.
Engines and efficiency context
One Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-140 turboprop rated at 867 shp
Installed engine standard, thrust setting, altitude, payload and cruise profile determine fuel burn; the model-level engine identity is not a trip fuel-consumption guarantee.
Avionics
Garmin G1000 NXi integrated flight deck in current production configuration
Aerodynamic design
Strut-braced high wing with rugged fixed landing gear; propeller configuration requires aircraft-specific confirmation

Performance, engine and avionics sources: Textron Aviation — Cessna marks 30th anniversary of Caravan utility aircraft; European Union Aviation Safety Agency — EASA.IM.A.226 — Cessna 208 Caravan; Textron Aviation — Cessna Grand Caravan EX specifications; Textron Aviation — Grand Caravan EX product card.

Is the Cessna Grand Caravan EX right for your charter?

The Grand Caravan EX can suit island, mountain, safari, remote-business and group transfers where direct airport access and flexible loading are more valuable than high cruise speed. Jet Partners keeps the model quote-only and will require a licensed direct carrier to identify landplane or amphibious configuration, passenger authorization, cargo-pod installation, runway and surface approval, weather limits, luggage, crew and written terms before confirming the trip.

Jet Partners compares trip-specific proposals as an air charter broker.

Confirm these details in writing

  • Aircraft, cabin layout, passenger count and baggage fit.
  • Named direct air carrier and available trip-specific safety information.
  • Runway, payload, weather, routing and possible technical-stop limits.
  • Total price, inclusions, conditional charges and cancellation terms.

The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the proposal retains operational control and makes the final flight-operational decisions.

Questions about chartering the Cessna Grand Caravan EX

How many passengers can the Cessna Grand Caravan EX carry?
10–14 occupants in manufacturer configurations, subject to local regulation; executive charter layouts commonly use fewer seats. That is a model-level reference, not a promise for every tail. The approved seat map, required crew, payload, baggage and mission conditions determine the passenger count that the direct carrier can accept.
What is the charter range of the Cessna Grand Caravan EX?
Up to 912 nm is the reviewed planning reference for this profile. Textron landplane ferry mission at long-range cruise with a 45-minute VFR reserve; passenger missions require separate planning. Winds, weather, routing, runway conditions, payload and required reserves determine practical nonstop capability.
What should I verify when comparing Cessna Grand Caravan EX variants?
The 912-nm and 185-KTAS figures are current landplane references; the Grand Caravan EX Amphibian has different published range, cruise, baggage and runway or water-performance figures. The written proposal should identify the exact variant, tail, seating, equipment and direct carrier rather than treating the directory name as proof of a particular configuration.
How much does it cost to charter the Cessna Grand Caravan EX?
Turboprop pricing is provided only through an itinerary-specific written proposal. Positioning, billable time, minimums, airports, taxes, fees, crew requirements, the actual aircraft and the current direct-carrier response determine the trip price.
What cabin amenities are available on the Cessna Grand Caravan EX?
Textron offers commuter, club and premium interiors across a cabin 16 feet 9 inches long, 5 feet 4 inches wide and 4 feet 6 inches high, with ten- through fourteen-occupant configurations depending on local regulation and common executive charter layouts using fewer seats. Approximately 340 cubic feet lies aft of the pilot seats, while the larger 427-cubic-foot measure also counts the cockpit and aft baggage area; the broad rectangular section, large windows, wide cargo door and flexible floor support people, luggage or mixed loads, and the current landplane specification lists 143 cubic feet of baggage volume with the relevant pod configuration. Seat ergonomics, tables, refreshment storage, USB power, cabin finish and climate provisions still depend on the offered aircraft. Those are model-level and reviewed-aircraft references; every required seat, lavatory, power, connectivity, entertainment, catering and baggage feature must be confirmed on the proposed tail.
Who operates a flight on the Cessna Grand Caravan EX arranged through Jet Partners?
Jet Partners acts as an air charter broker and does not operate the aircraft. The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the written proposal provides the flight, retains operational control and makes final safety and operational decisions.

Cessna Grand Caravan EX technical sources

This editorial profile was reviewed August 28, 2026 against the manufacturer, regulator, operator-provided and other technical references identified below. Performance and cabin figures remain planning references; the proposed aircraft records and direct carrier control the accepted trip.

Some external technical or market references contain aircraft purchase values or operating-cost estimates. Those third-party figures are not Jet Partners charter quotes and are not reproduced on this page.

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