IATA J32ICAO JS32

British Aerospace Jetstream 32

British Aerospace

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Turboprop commuter aircraft serving regional routes worldwide.

First flight

1982

Category

Regional turboprop

Seating

Range

1,260 km

Engines

Two Garrett TPE331-12 turboprops

Status

In service

The British Aerospace Jetstream 32 is a twin-turboprop regional airliner developed as an improved variant of the Jetstream 31. It was produced by British Aerospace at Prestwick, Scotland, and entered service in the 1980s as a popular choice for commuter and regional airlines. The Jetstream 32 features Garrett TPE331-12 engines, offering improved performance over the Jetstream 31's earlier powerplants. The aircraft is pressurized and seats up to 19 passengers, making it well-suited for short-haul regional operations. Though no longer in production, examples of the Jetstream 32 continue to operate with smaller regional carriers around the world. Its compact size and pressurized cabin gave it an advantage over many competing commuter aircraft in its era.

Notable operators

Notable operators have included Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Trans States Airlines, and various smaller regional carriers in the United States and Europe.

Notable facts

›The Jetstream 32 is an upgraded variant of the Jetstream 31 with more powerful engines.
›It was manufactured at Prestwick Airport in Scotland.
›The aircraft is certified for single-pilot operation under certain conditions.
›Production ended in the 1990s after British Aerospace restructured its regional aircraft operations.
›The Jetstream 32EP (Enhanced Performance) variant offered further engine improvements.