Portsmouth, N.H.-based fractional provider PlaneSense on June 29 took delivery of its first Nextant 400XTi, its first jet and first non-Pilatus-branded aircraft. PlaneSense placed an order in February for two remanufactured 400XTis, as well as options for three more, worth up to $25.75 million. Its second 400XTi is slated to be delivered in December.

“Acquiring our first 400XTi is another evolutionary step for the PlaneSense program,” said PlaneSense president and CEO George Antoniadis. “We are focused on providing an excellent value proposition through our world-class service by enhancing the offerings available to our fractional share owners. The addition of the 400XTi is a strong example of our commitment to growth.”

Antoniadis previously told AIN that his company will not initially sell shares in the 400XTis; instead, they will be available as an upgrade for PC-12 share owners, several of whom have been asking for faster or longer-range aircraft. Pricing and more details about the 400XTi program will be announced before passenger-carrying flights in the jet begin later this month.

The company plans to use contract pilots for the first six to eight months of 400XTi operations to sit beside upgraded PlaneSense pilots as they gain experience on the new type. Thereafter, PlaneSense pilots dual-rated in the PC-12 and 400XTi will fly the jets.