Stans, Switzerland-based Pilatus Aircraft has become the first business jet manufacturer to achieve something many expected would be impossible—certification for rough field operations—for its ...

Pilatus has concluded the rough-field certification campaign for its PC-24, with approval for the super-light business jet to operate from grass, wet earth and snow awarded by European and US ...

Pilatus says it has received full rough field certification for takeoffs and landings on grass, wet Earth and snow for its PC-24 business jet.

In 2011, Pilatus officially announced its plans to develop the PC-24. Unlike traditional business jets, which are limited to paved runways, the PC-24 was designed with off-field capability in mind.

The Pilatus PC-24 is a sleek, luxurious, large-cabin, large cargo area, single-pilot, light jet that is capable of CAT II ILS approaches.

Pilatus has obtained rough field certification for its PC-24, allowing the twinjet to take off and land on grass, wet earth, dry sand, gravel, and snow.