Posted: February 16th, 2015

The study will compare the Cessna CJ2 with the Pilatus PC-12NG.

Report for President of Executive Jets

Introduction

• The study will compare the Cessna CJ2 with the Pilatus PC-12NG.
• The study makes recommendations concerning the cost effectiveness and market value of placing these airplanes into the fleet.

• What need to be looked at to find the best jet for the company is the safety, number of passengers it carries, cost and effectiveness.

The Airplanes

• A Cessna CJ2 is a longer version of the CJ1 and has a more powerful engine.
• The Pilatus PC-12NGs has versatility and high performance and is popular for executives.

Costs

• The PC12 NG is a lower cost aircraft with a 1,000 mile range.
• The CJ2 is a higher cost than the CJ1, but is justified by its longer range and faster speed.

Safety

• The CJ2 was built with a safety rating for non-professional pilots.
• The versatility of the PC12 provides for a number of different factors that affect safety.
  • The PC12 can be reconfigured for either passenger or cargo use

Recommendations

• The final choice for increasing the fleet will depend on which aspects of service are emphasized.
• While the CJ2 costs more, the range and speed may mean that this model has more advantages in the long run.
• The final decision should be made by determining the problem of upfront cost to the issue of long-term costs.