Aircraft
Pilatus Starts Testing PC-24 Jet on Unpaved Runways
With the addition of unpaved runways, the PC-24 will be able to access almost twice as many airports worldwide compared to other jets.
On June 19, Pilatus Aircraft started rough field testing of its PC-24 twinjet at the UK’s Woodbridge Airfield. It expects to receive approval for operations on unpaved runways by year-end. (Photo: Pilatus Aircraft)
On June 19, Pilatus Aircraft started rough field testing of its PC-24 twinjet at the UK’s Woodbridge Airfield. It expects to receive approval for operations on unpaved runways by year-end. (Photo: Pilatus Aircraft)

The Pilatus PC-24 made its first landing on an unpaved runway on Tuesday at the UK’s Woodbridge Airfield, northeast of London, the Swiss aircraft manufacturer announced today. Pilatus’ twinjet, which received FAA and EASA approval late last year, is currently undergoing a program of post-certification tests with special emphasis on unpaved runway operations. The company plans to obtain “rough field” certification in the fourth quarter.


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