Pilatus says the PC-24 will cost around $8.9 million in 2017 making it slightly cheaper than the likely list price of the Embraer Phenom 300 and Cessna Citation CJ4 in four years’ time. The PC-24 will not become an aircraft until its first flight (pushed back from late 2014 to early 2015).īut if Pilatus can match their estimated performance of the PC-24 it will be a real contender in the already competitive light jet category. Even if you plan to take delivery well before 2017, the PC-24 could impact the resale value of your own aircraft.Įmbraer delivered the first Phenom in 2010 and Cessna did the same with the Citation CJ4 in 2011. But if you are looking at buying a new light jet, you should certainly look at the Pilatus PC-24. Pilatus did not open the PC-24 order book until EBACE 2014 (where 84 aircraft were ordered) and the manufacturer does not expect to deliver the first aircraft to a customer until early 2017. But in reality this is exactly what potential aircraft buyers do. “Until an aircraft is flying, it is unfair to compare it with an aircraft that is still being designed.”
This gives travelers additional options when planning their trip.Roll-out of the first Pilatus PC-24 prototype How does the new Pilatus PC-24 compare to its main competitors in the struggling light jet market?įirst, the disclaimer: “A paper aircraft can always beat a real aircraft when you compare them,” says the head of one aircraft manufacturer. The cabin equipment allows for a relaxed and restful journey.Ī unique selling point of the Pilatus fleet is its suitability for short runways and unpaved surfaces. The toilet is located between the cockpit and the cabin. Not surprisingly, aviation experts consider the Cessna Denali a copy of the successful PC-12.īy default, a Pilatus PC-12 has a fully enclosed toilet and a refreshment facility. Comparing the technical data of the two aircraft, only the slightest differences are noticeable. Due to technical problems with the engine, the maiden flight was recently postponed indefinitely. The biggest difference is that the Cessna Denali is currently not yet available. How does the Pilatus PC-12 differ from the Cessna Denali? In addition, the entire Pilatus fleet is equipped with a co-pilot seat, which also enables multi-pilot operation. This is made possible, among other things, by the PC-12's modern cockpit equipment. This certification is only awarded to aircraft where the in-flight workload for a pilot is appropriate. Like all Pilatus aircraft, the PC-12 has a so-called single-pilot certification. In November 2020, the average price for the PC-12/PC-12 NG was €2,400,000. The previous generation can be purchased used on the marketplace for used aircraft. Only the third and latest generation of the PC-12, the PC-12 NGX, is currently offered ex works. Cabin of the Pilatus PC-12 from the front (Copyright: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd) Cabin volume
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