Tradewind Aviation LLC

Tradewind Aviation LLC, established in 2001, is a premier private aviation company specializing in both scheduled and on-demand charter flights across North America and the Caribbean. Headquartered at the Waterbury-Oxford Airport in Oxford, Connecticut, Tradewind operates a fleet of over 30 Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, renowned for their versatility and efficiency.

Services Offered

Tradewind Aviation provides two primary services:

• Scheduled Flights: Offering private service at the cost of a single seat. Destinations include Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard in the Northeast, as well as St. Barths, Anguilla, Antigua, Virgin Gorda, Tortola, and St. Thomas in the Caribbean.
• In the Southeast, scheduled flights run between Stuart, Florida, and the Bahamas, covering Marsh Harbour and North Eleuthera.
• Private Charter Flights: On-demand charter services allow clients to travel on their schedule to any destination throughout North America and the Caribbean.
• The Pilatus PC-12 aircraft are ideal for short to medium-range flights, granting access to smaller airports closer to final destinations.

Fleet and Facilities

Tradewind's fleet primarily consists of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, known for their reliability and performance. In March 2022, the company expanded its fleet by purchasing 20 new Pilatus PC-12 NGX aircraft, further solidifying its position as a leading operator of this model.

Operational bases are strategically located at:

• Westchester County Airport, New York, USA
• Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, Puerto Rico
• Witham Field, Stuart, Florida, USA
• Hudson Valley Regional Airport, Poughkeepsie, New York, USA
• East Orange, New Jersey, USA
• Middlebury, Connecticut, USA

Expansion and Growth

In September 2023, Tradewind opened its first Southeast U.S. aircraft base near Palm Beach, Florida, to meet growing demand for private charter services in the region.

This expansion enhances the company's ability to serve clients in the Southeast and the Bahamas more effectively.

Recognition

Tradewind Aviation has been consistently recognized for its excellence in service. From 2021 to 2024, the company ranked among the top five U.S. airlines in Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards.

This reflects Tradewind's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Locations

Tradewind Aviation operates in several key locations, including its headquarters and operational bases.

• Headquarters: Oxford, Connecticut, USA
• Operational Bases:
• Westchester County Airport, New York, USA
• Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, Puerto Rico
• Witham Field, Stuart, Florida, USA
• Hudson Valley Regional Airport, Poughkeepsie, New York, USA
• East Orange, New Jersey, USA
• Middlebury, Connecticut, USA