In October 1989, Pilatus Aircraft announced the development of the PC-12. Pilatus, of Stans, Switzerland, believed that the PC-12 would be the first single-engined aircraft with a large cabin that would be capable of flying at high speeds across long distances. The 2,000th PC-12 was delivered in May 2023.

The latest updated version of the PC-12, the PC-12 NGX builds on the rock-solid, 1,700 aircraft foundation of its market-defining predecessor. In over ten million flight hours, the PC-12 has proven itself as the most versatile and valued business aircraft in the world. It’s an original that is impossible to copy. The PC-12 NGX takes this legacy to the next level of refinement, efficiency, and technological advancement.

“The PC-12 NGX is a unique aircraft and illustrates Pilatus’ continuous innovation.”
Twin & Turbine Magazine – November 2020

Performance

• Take-Off Distance: 2,485 ft
• Landing Distance: 2,1750ft
• Max Cruise Speed: 290 KTAS
• Range: 1,803 nm
• Max Altitude: 30,000ft

Top 10 Reasons Why The PC-12 Leads the Field

1. Proven and Safe
   With more than 2,000 PC-12s in the field, and over seven million flight hours behind the ultra-reliable Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 engine, the PC-12 leads the industry in sales and enjoys a safety record on par with twin-engine business jets.
2. Versatility
   PC-12s are in use around the world with owner-pilots, corporations, charter and fractional companies, air ambulances, special missions, cargo and law enforcement agencies.
3. Smartest Cockpit
   Autothrottle, tactile feedback, Electronic Propeller and Engine Control System, plus industry-leading features that enhance safety and situational awareness all work together to help PC-12 NGX operators fly safely and efficiently in the most demanding conditions.
4. Best Cabin in Its Class
   There’s an impressive 330 cubic feet (9.34 cubic metres) of cabin volume, New executive seats, more headroom, larger cabin windows and modern BMW Designworks interiors take the PC-12 NGX to the highest level of comfort and productivity.
5. Unrivalled Efficiency
   The whole concept behind the PC-12 NGX is to travel farther, faster, in more comfort, on less fuel and lower carbon emissions.
6. Countless Destinations
   Fly closer to your destination and save overall travel time; the PC-12 NGX can use runways as short as 2,485 feet (758 metres) at its maximum weight and operate from dirt, gravel, and grass surfaces.
7. Cargo Door
   No other business aircraft features a standard cargo door in addition to a main passenger entry door. Designed to allow a fork-lift to load a standard size pallet directly into the cabin, it can easily fit your luggage, your motorbike, and your surfboard!
8. Highest Residual Value
   Independent after-market research publications have verified that PC-12 owners enjoy one of the highest value retention rates in all of business aviation, significantly lowering the total cost of owning a PC-12.
9. Crafted in Switzerland
   Pilatus is the only Swiss aircraft manufacturer. Since 1939, every Pilatus aircraft has been designed and manufactured with legendary Swiss quality.
10. First-Class Support
    For 19 consecutive years, Pilatus customer support has been rated number 1 in the business turboprop market.

FEATURES

Versatile. Safe. Reliable. Proven. These are terms operators of PC-12s frequently used to describe their aircraft, and why so many people around the world trust the PC-12 to fly their families, employees, customers and critical cargo. Add comfort, quality, efficiency and time savings to the list of benefits for those who travel on the world’s most popular single-engine business aircraft.

High residual values, low operating costs, and proven safe operation of over seven million flight hours and over 2,000 aircraft easily explain why the PC-12 has earned an untarnished reputation as one of the best investments in business aviation. Encapsulating all the advantages of the new PC-12 NGX within a single word is nearly impossible – but iconic seems fitting.

The Cabin
Together with BMW Designworks Pilatus offers the most comfortable and modern cabin experience ever in the PC-12 NGX. Inspired by the design of the PC-24, the new PC-12 NGX executive seats feature full recline, taller seat backs, and even more seated headroom. Fine European leather, custom hand-stitching, and a wealth of designs to appeal to a multitude of personalities, your PC-12 NGX is crafted to reflect a unique style. The PC-12 NGX can be outfitted with the latest in Wi-Fi, entertainment, and connectivity technologies. Sit back and relax, or get to work, confident that you are in the ultimate flying machine.

The Interior
Each aircraft is individually and exquisitely crafted. From the very moment you enter the cabin, it’s apparent that the PC-12 NGX is truly in a class of its own – even among aircraft priced much higher. You’ll appreciate the Swiss craftsmanship and attention to detail presented in the form of custom hand-sewn leather, exclusive hardwood cabinetry and fine upholstery that abound throughout the aircraft. It even extends into areas deep in the aircraft that only a mechanic might see.

The Cockpit
Only the PC-12 NGX offers the advanced avionics of high-end business jets tailored for the single pilot. Featuring an autopilot optimised for stability and smoothness, and SmartView synthetic vision with performance-based head-up display symbology, the PC-12 NGX’s Advanced Cockpit Environment (ACE) sets the bar for ultimate control and situational awareness without a steep learning curve. Safety of flight is the highest priority of Pilatus, and the new PC-12 NGX includes an array of new technologies like tactile feedback in unusual attitudes, an Emergency Descent Mode (EDM), and a Crew Alerting System (CAS) that automatically calls up the appropriate electronic checklist on the multi-function display.

Building on the proven success of its predecessor, the PC-12 NGX offers pilots the latest technologies in navigation, safety, and situational awareness. With tools and features more advanced than most airliners, the PC-12 NGX raises the bar with many unique features:

• Enhanced graphical displays
• Weather on the vertical situation display
• Full ADS-B IN functionality
• 3D audio
• Detailed 2D airport moving maps
• SmartLanding and SmartRunway awareness and advisory system
• Flight path guidance for visual approaches
• Controller-pilot datalink communications
• An optional digital autothrottle system (the first of its kind in a business turboprop)