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First Pilatus PC-24 Enters Service

Pilatus delivered the first PC-24 to fractional operator PlaneSense in New Hampshire on Thursday. Pilatus
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Key Takeaways:

  • Pilatus Aircraft delivered its first-ever business jet, the PC-24, to long-time customer PlaneSense.
  • PlaneSense, already operating 36 Pilatus PC-12 turboprops, will integrate the PC-24 into its fractional share ownership program.
  • The PC-24 is unique as the only jet capable of accessing smaller, unpaved airports, offering significant versatility to PlaneSense clients.
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Yesterday was a big day for Swiss airplane maker Pilatus Aircraft as the first business jet in the company’s nearly 80-year history was delivered. The customer, Portsmouth, New Hampshire-based PlaneSense, received the airplane and will put it into service in its fractional share ownership program. PlaneSense is very familiar with Pilatus’ products as the company already operates 36 PC-12 turboprops in its fleet.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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