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The Pilatus PC-24, a light business jet from Swiss manufacturer Pilatus Aviation, is notable for its performance and versatility, combining capabilities often seen in larger aircraft. Initially developed in 2007 as an advancement from the single-engine PC-12, the PC-24 received its first orders at the 2014 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE). It sold 84 units in 36 hours, underlining its immediate market appeal.
With a yearly operational cost exceeding one million dollars, the PC-24 entails significant investment from owners and operators. The aircraft cost calculator estimates an average operating budget of $1,717,997 per year based on 450 hours of flight and $6 per gallon of fuel. Liberty Jet, analyzing different usage scenarios, suggests that 200 annual flying hours necessitate $911,480, while 400 hours cost $1,539,460. They calculate an average cost per mile of $11.33 for 200 hours and $9.56 for 400 hours, assuming an average speed of 402 miles per hour.
For those flying 300 hours annually, Guardian Jet estimates a purchase cost of $13,050,000. The fixed annual operating costs are approximately $499,053, with variable costs of $2,255.48 per hour, including maintenance and other variables, summing up to a total operational cost of $1,175,697 annually.
