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Fairchild Dornier 328JET for Sale — The Regional Jet That Does It All
The Fairchild Dornier 328JET occupies a genuinely unique position in the business aviation market — a 32-seat regional jet that, when configured for executive transport, delivers a cabin volume and operational flexibility impossible to replicate in any purpose-built business jet at a comparable acquisition price. Born from the successful Dornier 328 turboprop, the 328JET replaces the original's Pratt & Whitney Canada PW119B turboprops with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306B turbofans, transforming the aircraft's performance while retaining the proven high-wing, T-tail airframe that has proven itself across thousands of hours of demanding regional airline service.
From Regional Airliner to Executive Transport
The transition of 328JET airframes from regional airline service to executive configuration is one of the more interesting value stories in business aviation. Airlines retiring 328JETs in favor of larger regional jets release aircraft with well-documented maintenance histories, commercial aviation build standards, and Garmin or Honeywell avionics suites into a market where buyers can acquire genuine jet cabin volume at turboprop prices. A properly converted 328JET executive transport delivers a stand-up cabin accommodating 12–19 passengers in genuine comfort — a volume that dedicated business jets at twice the acquisition price would struggle to match.
Performance Highlights
- Engines — Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306B turbofans, 6,050 lbf each
- Cruise speed — Approximately 350 knots at FL310
- Range — Approximately 1,500 nm in executive configuration
- Cabin — Stand-up, up to 32 seats regional / 12–19 executive
- Runway performance — Short-field capability from the original turboprop design heritage
Who Operates the 328JET?
Government operators requiring large group transport, charter companies serving group travel markets, sports organizations, and companies with large workforce shuttle requirements find the 328JET's capacity-to-cost ratio compelling. The aircraft's commercial heritage means parts and maintenance support networks exist across major aviation markets, and PW306B engine program enrollment provides predictable engine maintenance costs. Finding a 328JET for sale on Airplane Trade connects you with sellers who understand both the aircraft's regional airline history and its executive conversion potential.
Browse 328JET Listings on Airplane Trade
Find Fairchild Dornier 328JET aircraft for sale on Airplane Trade from verified sellers worldwide. Executive-configured and airline-surplus examples available with complete maintenance documentation. Connect directly with sellers to discuss conversion history, avionics status, and configuration options for this unique large-capacity regional jet.