Why The Pilatus PC-24 Can Land On Grass Runways Most Private Jets Cannot

Park a typical business jet beside a wet grass strip, and its crew will probably look for another airport. A jet engine inhales air at tremendous speed, so a loose stone or a splash of mud can turn a routine landing into a six-figure repair. But one Swiss twinjet has been formally approved to do exactly what its rivals avoid. According to Pilatus, the Pilatus PC-24 is certified for takeoffs and landings on grass, wet soil, dry sand, gravel, and snow-covered unpaved runways.