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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), marking the first business jet certified in Switzerland.
- The certification was secured on schedule, with Pilatus confirming that all performance data promised to its initial 84 customers have been met or exceeded.
- Extensive flight testing, totaling 2,205 hours across three test airplanes, was conducted, and customer training will begin in Q1 2018 with an interim-qualified simulator.
- The first delivery of the PC-24 is anticipated to U.S. fractional operator PlaneSense before the end of the year, following an initial order book of 84 aircraft which is now closed.
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