The turboprop powered developments of the Aero Commander family of light twins enjoyed a two decade long production run and were built by three companies before production ceased.

The original Turboprop Commander was based on the 680FLP. It first flew on December 31, 1964. Power was supplied by 450kW (605shp) Garrett Air Research TPE331 turboprops. This initial Turbo Commander model was designated the 680T and entered production in 1965.

In 1979 Rockwell flew the Jetprop Commander 840 & 980. These went into production with Gulfstream, who has purchased Rockwell's GA Lines in 1979. The Jetprop 1000 was similar in overall dimensions but introduced a revised interior that made better use
of the available space and the 980's engines.

Turbo Commander 1000