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 has achieved concurrent certification for its PC-24 "Super Versatile Jet" from both the FAA and EASA, marking it as the first business jet ever certified in Switzerland.
- The certification was completed on schedule, fulfilling a 2013 promise, and the aircraft exceeded its initially promised performance specifications.
- Following 2,205 hours of flight testing and securing 84 initial orders, Pilatus anticipates delivering the first PC-24 to U.S. fractional operator PlaneSense before the end of the year, with pilot training commencing in early 2018.
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