Pilatus PC-24 Makes First Landing on Unpaved Runway

June 22, 2018

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Pilatus Super Versatile Jet Takes Off in Challenging Conditions

The PC-24 made its first landing on an unpaved runway as part of post-certification tests with special emphasis on such operations. Pilatus plans to obtain ‘Rough Field’ certification in the fourth quarter of 2018. The aircraft’s outstanding performance on short runways opens up new opportunities for missions such as medevac and cargo transport. According to Oscar J. Schwenk, Chairman of Pilatus, this is a testament to Swiss engineering. Video: World premiere - PC-24 landing on an unmade runway Five PC-24s have been delivered to date.

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Pilatus PC-24 Makes First Landing on Unpaved Runway

June 22, 2018

2 min read

Pilatus Super Versatile Jet Takes Off in Challenging Conditions

The PC-24 made its first landing on an unpaved runway as part of post-certification tests with special emphasis on such operations. Pilatus plans to obtain ‘Rough Field’ certification in the fourth quarter of 2018. The aircraft’s outstanding performance on short runways opens up new opportunities for missions such as medevac and cargo transport. According to Oscar J. Schwenk, Chairman of Pilatus, this is a testament to Swiss engineering. Video: World premiere - PC-24 landing on an unmade runway Five PC-24s have been delivered to date.

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Source: Pilatus (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1764101369803-259

URL: https://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/en/news/first-landing-on-an-unpaved-runway-for-the-pc-24