Name: Flying the Updated Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet
Uploaded: 2025-01-02T20:14:50.000Z
Description: It can land on unpaved runways and has a massive cargo door; it is the SUV of jets

The Pilatus PC-24 is a unique airplane and its features, amenities, and performance have made it a top seller in the light jet market. In 2023, Pilatus Aircraft announced major upgrades to the PC-24, including structural changes that resulted in a 600-pound payload increase to 3,100 pounds and range with six passengers growing to 2000 nautical miles.
With a massive cargo door, 501-cubic-foot cabin, and its ability to take off and land on unpaved runways, the PC-24 has sold more than 500 copies since entering service in 2017. To experience the new features in the latest version of the PC-24, AIN editor-in-chief Matt Thurber jumped at the opportunity to go flying with Pilatus Business Aircraft chief pilot Gerard Lambe.

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