Future Flight Global Plans Florida Network With PC-12s Before Electric Aircraft

Future Flight Global plans to establish a regional air network in Florida, beginning with PC-12 flights and later switching to electric aircraft.

Key details

• The company plans to use Pilatus PC-12 aircraft for its initial operations.
• Future Flight Global plans to transition to electric aircraft.
• The company expects its initial service to help it assess market demand and operating conditions.
• A report said Future Flight Global had ordered 10 Beta Technologies Alia electric aircraft.

Future Flight Global plans to use Pilatus PC-12s before transitioning to electric aircraft.

Why it matters

Starting with conventional aircraft would give Future Flight Global operating experience in the Florida market before it introduces electric aircraft. The reported Alia order points to the electric aircraft type the company plans to bring into its future operation.