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The great differential of the Pilatus PC-24 is its versatility. Part of that is because it’s the world’s first jet designed to take off and land on spray-free runways and grass strips. It is estimated that it is able to land on more than 21,000 runways around the world, a feat unattainable for most jets. Hence its nickname of the first “Super Versatile Jet”.
The model was presented to the public in 2013, during the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition ( EBACE ) in Geneva, Switzerland. The following year, its first units were launched. Since its development, the manufacturer’s promise was that this would be a unique plane, without necessarily fitting into the most common categories among jets.
Over the years it has been praised for combining the aforementioned versatility with comfort and performance, quickly becoming a popular choice with small business owners and executives around the world and being certified to operate in grass, wet dirt, gravel and dirt. snow. By 2022, more than 100 units of this, which is the first executive jet from the Swiss manufacturer famous for its turboprops, had already been delivered.
Interior comfort and versatility
The versatility of the Pilatus PC-24 is not restricted to its ability to land anywhere in the world. Its cabin, for example, holds eight passengers, with four seats facing forward and another four in a club seating layout .
With ease, however, the configuration can be changed to suit your specific needs. It is possible to increase the number of seats, include more space for luggage or even organize a work area, essential for those who do not want to lose productivity at any time of the day.
In addition, comfort comes standard with the best executive jets. The seats are wide and spacious. With the lighting system and air conditioning installed, as well as a famously quiet cabin, passengers will have no trouble enjoying a relaxing journey, regardless of the length of the journey.
The PC-24 also has ample space for luggage. The aircraft was even a pioneer in being the first executive jet to be equipped with a cargo door the size of a pallet, which makes loading and unloading much easier and more agile.
Top-notch performance
Powered by two Williams FJ44-4A turbofan engines , the Pilatus PC-24 has exceptional all-weather performance, which strengthens its ability to take off short and land on uneven surfaces.
To ensure safety, the aircraft is also equipped with advanced navigation technology. One of the available tools is the Advanced Cockpit Environment (ACE), which brings several resources to reduce the pilot’s workload, even allowing the plane to be handled by only one professional.
In addition to the enviable performance, which makes the PC-24 the ideal choice for trips that need to be done with agility and efficiency, this aircraft is famous for its ease of maintenance and operation. Thus, this Swiss aircraft emerges as one of the main options for those looking to make a safe choice in high quality equipment.
Airplane technical sheet
Discover some of the features that make the Pilatus PC-24 such a special aircraft.
Length: 16.85m
Wingspan: 17m
Height: 5.4m
Cruising speed: 815 km/h
Engines: Two Williams FJ44-4A turbofans
Maximum take-off capacity: 8,300 kg
Maximum operating altitude: 45,000 feet (or 13,716 meters)
Range: 3,334 kilometers
On-board crew: Pilot and co-pilot
Passengers: Up to 10 passengers, depending on configuration
Luggage volume: 4.6m³
Cabin height: 1.55m
About Flapper
Having landed in Brazil in 2016, Flapper has been developing into an unexplored niche of codeshare flights in the executive aviation market in Brazil. A few years later, the company is already seen as a reference for charter and air taxi in the country, operating with executive and leisure flights, cargo and value transport, aeromedical flights and much more.
When renting your plane or helicopter, you can customize any detail according to your schedule and preference. Flapper works with a network of partners that makes more than 4,000 aircraft available to customers, always with the best human and technological resources available, in addition to all the necessary safety certifications and updates.
The company – the first on-demand online marketplace in the industry here – also operates with fixed routes, such as between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, or seasonal demands, such as major sporting events and music festivals . There is also the option of shared flights, being possible to purchase a seat for a trip planned by another customer or sell seats for a trip planned by you.
Since 2022, the company’s big news is its entry into the aircraft sales sector. The Pilatus PC-24 is one of dozens of options being sold on Flapper’s platform , available on the website or in the app. It’s not just about brokerage. The company offers several additional services, such as aeronautical consulting, complete checks of jets and helicopters carried out during the pre-sale period and the international transfer of the aircraft to the destination chosen by the customer.
Flapper’s team helps you from the very beginning in this process, searching for and negotiating the aircraft that best serves customers and selecting the best option available on the market, with support in Brazil and abroad. Are you interested in purchasing your own plane or helicopter? Contact: