Pilatus launches the PC-12 PRO, a renewed variant of the single-engine aircraft
Pilatus has launched a new variant of its single-engine executive turboprop, named PC-12 PRO.
The aircraft’s main novelty is a G3000 Prime avionics suite, supplied by Garmin, which replaces a Honeywell system introduced in the PC-12 NGX in 2019.
With three 14-inch touchscreens and two other central screens, the G3000 also features changes such as yokes similar to those of the PC-24 jet, in addition to a more sophisticated interior design.
The PC-12 PRO also offers the Autoland, Smart Glide and Electronic Stability systems, aimed at improving flight safety. The weather radar antenna is now larger to provide more detailed data.
The Swiss manufacturer has also added new cabin designs and high-tech color schemes.
Improvements to compete with the Beechcraft Denali
The PC-12 has been a highly successful aircraft for Pilatus, offering a reliable single-engine aircraft equipped with the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 engine.
By 2024, 96 aircraft had been delivered to the company’s customers, and in the last 10 years the PC-12 has had 857 aircraft shipped.
According to Pilatus, the PC-12 PRO is already certified and deliveries will begin in the fourth quarter. This is a date shortly before the debut in service of its future rival, the Denali.
Developed by Textron Aviation, Beechcraft’s new single-engine turboprop promises to toughen up the PC-12’s performance by offering superior performance thanks to the new GE Catalyst engine, which has just been certified.
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