Pilatus PC-24
| PC-24 | |
|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-24 first prototype landing at Stans, 2015 | |
| Role | Light business jet |
| National origin | Switzerland |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus Aircraft |
| First flight | 11 May 2015 |
| Introduction | 1 April 2018 |
| Status | In production |
| Primary users | Qatar Emiri Air Force PlaneSense Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia |
| Produced | 2015–present |
| Number built | 212 (Q1 2024) |
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The Pilatus PC-24 is a light business jet produced by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland. Following the success of the PC-12 single engine turboprop, work on the twin engine jet began in 2007 for greater range and speed, keeping the rough-field capability. The aircraft was introduced on 21 May 2013 and rolled out on 1 August 2014, with the maiden flight on 11 May 2015. The PC-24 received EASA and FAA type certification on 7 December 2017 and the first customer delivery was on 7 February 2018. Powered by two Williams FJ44 turbofans, it competes with the Embraer Phenom 300 and the Cessna Citation CJ4.