The Cessna 208 Caravan is an unpressurized, single engine turbo-prop high-winged aircraft designed by Cessna initially as a light passenger aircraft, later known as the “Babyvan” flying for the first time on December 9th 1982. The “Babyvan” was later redesigned into a Cargomaster freighter due to its highly sought-after ability to carry large loads over short distances at low operating costs, then into the 4 ft(1.2 m) longer 208B Super Cargomaster which flew for the first time in 1986. The aircraft’s capabilities proved the need to adapt once again into a passenger variant as the 208B Grand Caravan- the aircraft we fly for you today- which allows for ultimate flexibility with various kits and configurations. There is very little that this aircraft cannot do!

The powerful, efficient and dependable 675 horsepower tractor configured Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A turbine engine gives this turboprop its exceptional payload capabilities. Typically Arc En Ciel operates with 9-10 passengers while cruising at an average 150 kt (278 km/h or 173 mph) and due to its low operating costs can easily outperform most multi-engine aircraft for short commuter flights.