Pilatus Enhances PC-24 Jet’s Range, Payload, and Interior Amenities

Pilatus has increased the payload-range capability of its Super Versatile Jet to achieve a maximum range with six passengers of 2,000 nautical miles (3,704 km) beginning with new aircraft deliveries in 2024.

Pilatus also incorporated an array of new interior amenities, including a large side-facing divan which can be converted into a bed. The new PC-24 has an increased maximum payload capacity and full fuel payload of 600 pounds (272 kg).

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With six passengers on board, this enables operators to extend the PC-24’s maximum range by 200 nm (370 km). The PC-24 currently has a class-leading maximum payload capacity of 3,100 pounds (1,406 kg), which includes a single pilot plus 1,315 pounds (596 lb) of full fuel payload.

To widen the overall envelope for the heavier design weights, Pilatus engineers ran a lengthy flying test campaign. Balanced field length at sea level for the PC-24’s maximum takeoff weight is only 3,090 feet (941 metres), enabling the use of extremely brief and even unpaved runways.

A new integrated cabin management system (iCMS) with a 10″ touch screen controller, a 3D moving map, four high-fidelity cabin speakers with a sub-woofer option, mood lighting, USB connections, and a media storage server was developed by Pilatus in collaboration with Lufthansa Technik.

A new feature that enables predictive services will be included with every PC-24 starting with serial number 501. Upon landing, the automated data transmission of critical aircraft data to Pilatus will be examined, and if necessary, the operator will receive a predictive recommendation.