Super Versatile Jet: A Look At The Pilatus PC-24 Air Ambulance

Pilatus Aircraft first announced its PC-24 in May 2013. The Swiss aircraft manufacturer first flew the type in 2015 before fully introducing it in 2018. This light business jet was originally developed to fill gaps in the market and provide an increased range and speed compared to the company's existing PC-12 while still retaining the ability to utilize short runways. Pilatus' PC-24 was eventually certified in 2017 after extensive tests that accumulated over 2,200 flight hours between three prototypes. Overall, the PC-24 can fit up to 10 passengers in a cabin just over five feet tall. The aircraft has a cruise speed of 440 knots (506 miles per hour) and a range of 2,000 nautical miles (2,302 miles).