Pilatus
The poster child for the Super Versatile Jet (SVJ) category, the flexible, robust, Swiss-made Pilatus PC-24 combines turboprop versatility with the spaciousness and performance of a light jet engine aircraft. The Pilatus is especially popular among passengers who demand exceptional short field performance. Powered by Williams International FJ44-4A engines, the PC-24 has the capability to land on runways—paved or unpaved—that are just 2,690 feet long. The flat floor that runs the length of the cabin allows for plenty of head and shoulder room. The PC-24 also boasts top notch furnishings, including leather seats and mahogany-clad cabinets, features that are more common to midsize aircrafts. The cabin’s huge windows allow for plenty of natural light and an enclosed lavatory provides another unexpected luxury for a turboprop. The PC-24’s revolutionary Quiet Power Mode™ allows for super quiet, efficient heat and A/C systems that optimize both the jet’s versatility and fuel efficiency.
