AMSTAT Turbine Market Analysis In a Class of its Own (Written by Judy Nerwinski of AMSTAT) At the 2013 EBACE convention, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd unveiled the long awaited clean sheet light-twin turbofan aircraft, the Pilatus PC-24. The aircraft design is so innovative that it created its own niche called the “Super Versatile Jet Segment”. Pilatus feels this new aircraft is in a class by itself because it will offer the best-in-class take-off balanced field length, be able to operate from unpaved runways and have the largest windows of any aircraft in its class. Oscar J. Schwenk, Pilatus Chairman, described the PC-24 as unique because it combines the versatility of a turboprop with the cabin size of a medium-size jet and the performance of a light jet. The all-metal PC-24 has a projected balanced field length of 2,690 feet and a landing distance of 2,525 feet which means the aircraft can operate from more than 21,000 airports worldwide. This will allow its owners to fly closer to their final destination and avoid lengthy administrative procedures and reduce ground transfer time. The 512 cu. ft. cabin has been dubbed “Crystal Class” because of its beauty, uniqueness and versatility. The customer will have no fewer than seven interior configuration options to choose from, including three executive layout options, commuter options and well as a combiversion allowing space for passengers and cargo. It will have a fully enclosed, externally serviced lavatory and a cargo door that is 4.2 feet high and 4.1 feet wide. The thirteen extra-large windows bring in natural light that no other aircraft can boast. Read More... ________________________________________
Posted on: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 16:34:56 +0000
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