Pilatus announced late last night that it has achieved certification for its Super Versatile Jet – the PC-24. Certification was reached both with the FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency concurrently. The achievement is a major milestone for the Swiss manufacturer as the airplane is the first business jet to ever be certified in Switzerland, and with the typical punctuality of the Swiss, they did it on schedule.
Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet Achieves Certification
Key Takeaways:
- Pilatus's PC-24 "Super Versatile Jet" has achieved concurrent certification from both the FAA and EASA, marking it as the first business jet certified in Switzerland and completed on its original schedule.
- The aircraft exceeded promised performance specifications, achieving a maximum speed of 440 knots, following over 11 years of development and 2,205 hours of rigorous flight testing.
- Pilatus initially secured 84 orders for the PC-24 and plans to deliver the first aircraft to U.S. fractional PlaneSense before the end of the year, with pilot training starting in early 2018.
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