N277KE

This entry covers the specific airframe registered as N277KE, a 2022-built Pilatus PC-24 bearing serial number 257. The aircraft was manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd and is owned by KLATON TRANSPORTATION LLC, an LLC based in Topeka, KS, US; the operator-configurable airframe is registered in the US. No public record of other ownership transfers or notable registry actions has been published for this serial as part of the supplied dataset. The airframe presents as a relatively new example of the PC-24 platform, delivered in 2022 and equipped for executive missions.

The airframe is fitted with a 9-seat executive (operator-configurable) cabin layout, enabling flexible interior arrangements for corporate transport or light charter missions. Avionics are the Advanced Cockpit Environment (ACE) powered by Honeywell, supporting modern flight-deck automation and situational awareness for two-pilot operations. Typical mission profiles for this specific PC-24 would include transcontinental or extended regional hops up to the published 2,000 nm range at cruise speeds near 440 kts, operating from the owner/operator base in Topeka, KS. Maintenance considerations follow the PC-24 program norms for twin-engine turbofan business jets; no unique maintenance deviations for this serial are provided in the dataset.

The Pilatus PC-24 family occupies the light-to-midsize super-manoeuvring business jet niche with a short-field capability and a large baggage/cargo door compared with nearest competitors. With twin Williams FJ44-4A-QPM engines producing 3,433 lbf each and a service ceiling of 45,000 ft, the type competes with light jets offering similar cruise speeds and mission flexibility. Buyer and charter demand for PC-24s tends to favor operators needing runway performance and cabin versatility; resale and maintenance considerations largely follow factory-supported inspection schedules and avionics upgrade pathways consistent with Honeywell ACE-equipped cockpits.