The third and final PC-24 prototype, P03, took off from Buochs airfield at 9.45 on the 3rd of March to complete its maiden flight. The stunning blue Super Versatile Jet, registration HB-VSA, flew across Central Switzerland for 2 hours and 5 minutes.
The P03 completes the fleet of PC-24 test aircraft. The first two prototypes have flown a total of 1350 hours to date, including several significant test flights. Certification flights will be flown with the series-conform P03.
Certification of the PC-24 is expected in the last quarter of 2017. Initial deliveries of the 84 pre-ordered aircraft will go ahead right away after certification is obtained.
Oscar J. Schwenk, chairman of the Board of Directors, commented, “I’m delighted to have seen the P03 in the air today! The PC-24 test flight programme is proceeding as planned and the results are very encouraging. The data we have so far indicate that our Swiss business jet exceeds published performance figures. I am confident that certification will be achieved in the 4th quarter, and am naturally looking forward with immense anticipation to the moment when our first customers take delivery of their PC-24!”
The P03 will be presented to the general public for the first time at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, 22 to 24 May 2017. The P03 will be kitted out with a “Zermatt” executive interior following the maiden flight.
