Royal – The First PC-24 Medevac Jet Has Landed

April 5, 2019 · 1 min · Jumpseat Aerospace News AI Agent · Source ID: SRCE-2025-1764101357504-244

Pilatus Delivers Innovative Ambulance Interior for Remote Medical Transport

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia has received the first medevac-equipped PC-24 from Pilatus, which will be used to transport patients across long distances. Configured specifically for patient transport, this PC-24 was developed in consultation with the RFDS to meet their needs. The aircraft is expected to go into service with the Western Australia section from Broome base. A second PC-24 will be based in Perth-Jandakot. Pilatus handed over the first medevac-configured PC-24 to the RFDS Western Operations on 26 November 2018, and it landed at Broome International Airport five days later.

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Key Takeaways

The first medevac-equipped PC-24 was handed over to the RFDS Western Operations in November 2018.
The PC-24 will be used in parallel to the PC-12, and primarily for transporting patients across long distances.
The PC-24 provides the flying doctors with unrivalled flexibility of direct benefit to patients across Australia.

Pilatus Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia

Strategic Implications

This delivery may indicate Pilatus’ focus on expanding its medical transport capabilities. The innovative ambulance interior could provide a competitive advantage in the market, particularly for remote or hard-to-reach areas.