About Pilatus Aircraft
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., based in Stans, Switzerland, at the foot of Mount Pilatus, has been building aircraft since 1939. With a heritage rooted in rugged military trainers and utility aircraft, Pilatus brings a unique DNA to business aviation: every Pilatus aircraft is built to operate from the most challenging environments, including unpaved runways, short mountain strips, and remote airfields.
The PC-12 is the world's most popular single-engine turboprop, with over 1,900 delivered and a reputation for exceptional versatility, reliability, and owner satisfaction. The PC-24 — Pilatus's first jet — extends this philosophy into the jet category with a unique cargo door, flat-floor cabin, and the ability to operate from paved and unpaved runways as short as 893 m.
Pilatus Aircraft
Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Category: Single-Engine Turboprop
Passengers: 9
Range: 3,417 km
Speed: 528 km/h
Charter: from €2,200/h
Purchase: from $5.3M
The world's most versatile single-engine turboprop. Large cargo door (1.32 x 1.35 m), pressurized cabin, and exceptional short-field performance. Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP engine with FADEC. Over 1,900 delivered.
Pilatus PC-24
Category: Light Jet
Passengers: 8
Range: 3,610 km
Speed: 815 km/h
Charter: from €4,000/h
Purchase: from $10.7M
The Super Versatile Jet. Only business jet with a cargo door. Operates from paved and unpaved runways. Flat-floor cabin with BMW Designworks interior.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 1x PW PT6E-67XP | 2x Williams FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Passengers | 9 | 8 |
| Range | 3,417 km | 3,610 km |
| Max Speed | 528 km/h | 815 km/h |
| Ceiling | 30,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| Takeoff Distance | 808 m | 893 m |
| Landing Distance | 495 m | 724 m |
| Cabin Length | 5.16 m | 5.52 m |
| Cabin Width | 1.52 m | 1.69 m |
| Cabin Height | 1.30 m | 1.52 m |
| Cargo Door | Yes (1.32 x 1.35 m) | Yes (1.25 x 1.30 m) |
| Unpaved Runways | Yes | Yes (certified) |
| Purchase Price | from $5.3M | from $10.7M |
Why Pilatus?
Unmatched Versatility
Operate from paved runways, grass strips, gravel airfields, and even dirt tracks. Access thousands of airfields that no other business jet can reach.
Cargo Door
Both the PC-12 and PC-24 feature large cargo doors — unique in their categories. Load bulky items, sports equipment, medical stretchers, or oversized luggage with ease.
Swiss Quality
Every Pilatus aircraft is built at the Stans factory in Switzerland, with meticulous attention to quality, fit, and finish. Legendary reliability and owner satisfaction.
Owner Satisfaction
Pilatus consistently ranks highest in owner satisfaction surveys. Industry-leading product support, factory service centers, and a passionate owner community.
Ideal Missions
- Mountain access: Samedan (St. Moritz), Innsbruck, Courchevel-area strips, Alpine valleys
- Island hopping: Greek Islands, Caribbean, Scottish Highlands, Norwegian coast
- Remote destinations: African bush strips, Patagonian estancias, Scandinavian fjords
- Medical/cargo: Air ambulance configuration, oversized cargo, equipment transport
- Owner-flown: Both PC-12 and PC-24 are single-pilot certified
Pilatus Charter & Acquisition
Plane Selection by Plane Selection offers Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 charter throughout Europe, as well as aircraft acquisition advisory for buyers. The PC-12 and PC-24 are among the best investments in general aviation — low depreciation, high utility, and strong resale demand make them excellent assets for owner-operators and charter fleets alike.
