Druk Asia
On 27 November, 2025 Drukair welcomed the new Pilatus PC-24 to its fleet, strengthening Bhutan's aviation capacity.
The World's First
Super Versatile
Private Jet
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)
Cargo & Versatility
- Industry-unique standard pallet-sized cargo door
- Ideal for oversized baggage, sports equipment, and special cargo
- VIP travel with extensive baggage needs
- Special charter missions
- Exceptional flexibility without compromising passenger comfort
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.
Cabin Space & Storage
Cabin Length
7.00 m / 22.97 ftCabin Width
1.52 m / 4.99 ftCabin Height
1.52 m / 4.99 ftLuggage Capacity
2.53 m³ / 89.35 ft³
Performance Highlights
Maximum Range (4 pax)
2,040 nmMaximum Range (6 pax)
2,000 nmTake-off Distance (50 ft obstacle)
3,090 ftLanding Distance (50 ft obstacle)
2,410 ftRate of Climb
3,960 ft/minTime to Climb (SL → FL450)
27.1 minWeights & Payload
Maximum Ramp Weight
18,840 lbMaximum Take-off Weight
18,740 lbMaximum Landing Weight
17,340 lbUsable Fuel
5,964 lbMax Payload with Full Fuel
1,314 lbAvionics & 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
Tentative
Charter Rates
Rates are indicative only and subject to aircraft availability, fuel prices, operational requirements, permits, weather conditions, and airport fees.
