Pilatus has entered the business jet age, unveiling the PC-24 twin-jet at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exposition (EBACE) in Geneva this week. Work on the prototype is underway, with roll-out scheduled for the third quarter of 2014. The PC-24 will take off on its maiden flight towards the end of 2014.
Pilatus says the PC-24 will be the first business jet worldwide with the ability to use very short runways, paved or unpaved, and a cargo door as standard.
The cabin interior will be available in a choice of different configurations ranging from an executive layout with 6-8 passenger seats to a commuter setup with room for up to 10 passengers, or combi-versions with space for passengers and cargo, through to special installations for emergency medical flights.
The PC-24, powered by two Williams FJ44-4A turbines, will reach a maximum speed of 425kt. The maximum range with four passengers is expected to be 3,610 km.
The list price (at projected 2017 costs) is approximately US$8.9 million. First orders will be taken at EBACE in 2014.
Certification by European and US authorities is planned for early 2017.
Kim S
says:It has been a exciting 5 years for me working with Pilatus both directly or indirectly with the intoduction of the PC-21 into service, this platform is starting to become the first first choose for many countries as their advanced miltary trainer, now I get to see a new aircraft enter the market. If history is to go by, then this aircraft could be as popular in the civillian world as the PC-12.
Im a pig in poo 🙂
Phil M
says:G’day Kim S. Still surrounded by sand?