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Third Pilatus PC-24
Prototype Takes Flight
The third and final Pilatus PC-24 prototype, P03, which also represents the series aircraft standard, completed its first flight March 6 from Buochs airfield in Switzerland. The
jet, registration HB-VSA, flew for two hours and five minutes within central Switzerland. This flight marks another important milestone in the Pilatus PC-24 development program.
The aircraft, designated as P03, joins the first two test aircraft, which began flying May 2015 and November 2015 respectively. The first two prototypes have flown 1,350 hours to date, including numerous significant test flights. P03, which represents a conforming aircraft, will be used for certification flights and marketing.
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