Dornier 328 Charter – Envoy 3
The Dornier 328 is a turboprop-based regional airliner later adapted into VIP configurations such as the Envoy 3, combining short-field capability with pressurized cabin performance.
Dornier 328 – Envoy 3
A Niche Aircraft for Short Runways and Regional Access
The role of a Dornier 328 charter becomes clear in locations where larger jets cannot operate efficiently. With its high-wing design and short takeoff and landing performance, the aircraft can access smaller airports and shorter runways that are often unavailable to traditional business jets.
That capability makes it well-suited for routes like San Juan to Sarasota, where airport infrastructure or runway length can limit aircraft choice. Instead of routing through larger hubs, the aircraft allows for more direct access between regional or island destinations.
The Envoy 3 configuration adapts the original airliner layout into a more refined cabin, reducing seating capacity while improving passenger spacing and onboard usability. Compared to larger regional jets, the cabin remains narrower, but it supports group travel in a more flexible way, especially for teams moving between locations that aren’t easily connected.
This aircraft often fits clients operating in more specialized environments: government agencies, offshore operations, or groups traveling between coastal or island regions where access matters more than range or speed.
The Dornier 328 doesn’t compete with larger jets on scale. Its value comes from where it can go—bringing private aviation into locations that require a different kind of aircraft altogether.
Manufacturer: Fairchild Dornier - Corporate Jet Service
Model: Dornier 328 – Envoy 3
Passengers (Typical): 30
Passengers (Max): 30
Pilots: 2
Range: 1900 nm
High Speed Cruise: 440 mph
Cabin Length: 33.11 ft.
Cabin Width: 7.2 ft.
Cabin Height: 6.2 ft.
Baggage Capacity (Interior): 0 cu ft.
Baggage Capacity (Exterior): 226 cu ft.
Max Takeoff Weight: 34,524 lbs
Service Ceiling: 35,000 ft.
Landing Distance: 4,285 ft.
Number Built: 230
Year Started: 1998
Year Ended: 2002
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