N220AF

This article covers the specific Pilatus PC-24 airframe registered N220AF, serial number 557, delivered in 2025. The aircraft is owned by VELA FLIGHT 3 LLC (an LLC based in Lancaster, CA, US) and is operated from that home base in California; no prior ownership transfers are recorded in the provided data. The airframe carries a U.S. registration and is described with a market valuation of $11,134,960, reflecting a new-build 2025-condition pricing point and standard factory fit. Notable registry actions or historical events beyond initial delivery and registration are not published in the supplied dataset.

This airframe is outfitted in a nine-seat commuter/executive cabin with a flat floor and a configurable layout accommodating between six and ten passengers; the specific fit on this serial is a nine-seat arrangement. Avionics are provided by the Pilatus Advanced Cockpit Environment (ACE) powered by Honeywell Primus Epic 2.0, delivering integrated flight, navigation and systems management suitable for single-pilot or two-pilot operations depending on operator procedures. Typical mission profiles for this aircraft type and configuration include short-haul regional executive transport and on-demand charter work from its Lancaster, CA base, exploiting its combination of runway performance and cabin flexibility. Maintenance considerations follow Pilatus factory schedules for the PC-24 fleet and the Williams FJ44-4A-QPM engine program; specific maintenance records for this tail are not published.

The Pilatus PC-24 occupies a niche as a light business jet with utility-class features, including a relatively spacious flat-floor cabin and robust short-field capability. With a cruise of 440 kts and a transcontinental-capable range of 2,040 nm, it competes with light-to-midsize jets in charter and owner-operator markets, offering flexibility versus conventional small-cabin light jets. Buyer and charter demand often emphasizes cabin versatility and airport accessibility; resale and maintenance considerations align with factory support and the track record of the Williams FJ44 family and Honeywell avionics common in this segment.