The World’s First Super Versatile Private Jet
On 27 November, 2025 Drukair welcomed the new Pilatus PC-24 to its fleet, strengthening Bhutan’s aviation capacity.
Experience the Pilatus PC-24 — a next-generation private jet that combines the comfort of a midsize business jet with unmatched access to thousands of airports, including short and unpaved runways. Designed and built in Switzerland, it embodies Pilatus’ hallmark precision, safety, and versatility — known worldwide as the Crystal Class.
Key Highlights
- Year of Manufacture (YOM): November 2025
- Registration: A5-JUW
- Seating Capacity: Up to 8 passengers (Executive Configuration)
- Crew: Single or dual pilot operation
- Maximum Cruise Speed: 440 KTAS
- Runway Capability: Certified for paved and unpaved runways (grass, gravel, dirt, snow)
Cabin Comfort & Interior
The PC-24 offers a spacious, quiet, and refined cabin, perfect for both business and leisure travel:
- Executive seating for up to 8 passengers
- Continuous flat-floor layout for optimal comfort
- Club seating, ideal for meetings or social interaction
- Quiet, pressurized cabin with generous headroom
- Fully enclosed, externally serviceable lavatory
- Heated and fully pressurized baggage compartment, accessible in-flight
- Generous baggage and payload capability for premium charter missions
The generous cabin volume rivals jets in higher categories, delivering a premium experience for both business and leisure travelers.



Cargo & Versatility
- Industry-unique standard pallet-sized cargo door
- Ideal for oversized baggage, sports equipment, and special cargo
- Exceptional flexibility without compromising passenger comfort
Performance Highlights
| Feature |
Specification |
| Maximum Range (4 pax) |
2,040 nm |
| Maximum Range (6 pax) |
2,000 nm |
| Take-off Distance (50 ft obstacle) |
3,090 ft |
| Landing Distance (50 ft obstacle) |
2,410 ft |
| Rate of Climb |
3,960 ft/min |
| Time to Climb (Sea Level → FL450) |
27.1 min |
Short-field and climb performance allows direct access to remote, regional, and premium airports, minimizing ground transfer time.

Weights & Payload
| Feature |
Specification |
| Maximum Ramp Weight |
18,840 lb |
| Maximum Take-off Weight |
18,740 lb |
| Maximum Landing Weight |
17,340 lb |
| Usable Fuel |
5,964 lb |
| Maximum Payload with Full Fuel |
1,314 lb |
Avionics & Flight Deck
Equipped with the Advanced Cockpit Environment (ACE) powered by Honeywell, delivering superior situational awareness, automation, and safety:
- Dual 12-inch Primary Flight Displays & Multi-Function Displays
- SmartView Synthetic Vision System
- Dual Flight Management System (FMS)
- Autothrottle & Dual-Channel Autopilot with Yaw Damper
- Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS I)
- LPV & RNP 0.3 approach capability
- ADS-B Out compliance
Powerplant
- Engines: Williams International FJ44-4A QPM
- Normal Take-off Thrust: 3,420 lbf per engine
- Automatic Thrust Reserve: up to 3,600 lbf
- Time Between Overhaul (TBO): 5,000 hours

Why Charter the Pilatus PC-24?
- Reach destinations other jets cannot
- Save time with shorter runways and closer airports
- Enjoy Swiss-engineered safety, reliability, and comfort
- Perfect for VIP, corporate, leisure, and special-mission charters
CONTACT US
Charter Enquiries & Bookings
Drukair Corporation Ltd (Singapore Branch Office)
✉️ Email: info@drukair.com.sg
Download Pilatus PC-24 Brochure