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PC-12 is a family of single engine turboprop aircraft manufactured by Stans, Switzerland-based Pilatus Aircraft since 1991.
The development programme was announced at NBAA in 1989. The maiden flight of the first prototype was made on 31 May, 1991 and that of the second two years later. Swiss certification was granted on 30 March, 1994 and FAA type approval came on 15 July. Deliveries began in September that same year.
The single pilot-approved, dual control aircraft can seat up to nine passengers. The main market is corporate transport and regional airliner operators. It is powered by a single Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67 engine; early models being powered by the PT6A-67B, while the later PC-12 NG variant uses the more powerful PT6A-67P.
Since entering service, Pilatus has developed a large number of improvements and options upon the original PC-12 model; changes include increases in the maximum take off weight, the use of increasingly powerful engines, the adoption of new avionics, noise-reduction measures, new propellers, speed and range increases.
In 1997, following FAA certification on 31 July, 1996, the PC-12/45 became the production standard. It was later replaced by the PC-12/47, announced at NBAA in Florida on 8 November, 2005. EASA certification was granted on 23 June, 2006.
Pilatus announced the PC-12NG (Next Generation) at the November 2006 NBAA meeting in Orlando and officially launched it during the NBAA 2007 in Atlanta, having make a first production flight on 14 August. The NG features a more powerful P&W PT6A-67P engine with better climb performance and an increase in maximum cruise speed to 280 knots. Simultaneous EASA and FAA certification was received on 28 March, 2008 and the first delivery took place on 27 May, 2008.
The PC-12M (Multipurpose) is equipped with a more powerful electrical generation system that allows installing additional power-consuming equipment.
On 18 December 2012, Pilatus officially opened its Chinese headquarters in Chongqing Liangjiang where future manufacturing of the PC-12 for Asia-Pacific customers would take place. From September 2014, production for various PC-12 NG aerostructures would be performed by Tata Aircraft Systems in India, these parts having previously been manufactured by PZL-Świdnik in Poland.
In October 2019 the PC-12 NGX was announced at NBAA Las Vegas. Already certified, it featured a FADEC-equipped PT6E-67XP turboprop, improved avionics and redesigned cabin with larger windows. Deliveries began in May 2020 to customers in the US and in Germany.
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| December 6, 2022 | Balance authorises Pilatus service centre in Kazakhstan |
| November 10, 2022 | Oriens Flight Operations prepares for PC-12 NGX entry onto newly awarded AOC |
| November 10, 2022 | DCAF offers PC-12 for World Cup short hops |
| October 21, 2022 | 247's PC-12 NGX provides vital NHS support thanks to Paragon funding |
| October 21, 2022 | Revv awaits PC-12 addition for Chicago operations |
| October 18, 2022 | Blackhawk flies the PC-12 with upgraded engine |
| October 17, 2022 | Pilatus sees high demand for PC-12 NGX and PC-24 |
| October 13, 2022 | Financing sets SAM on course for hybrid fleet development |
| October 1, 2022 | Jetport PC-12 will meet Toronto-based demand |
| September 12, 2022 | Two PC-12 NGX boost Silver Flight versatility |
| September 12, 2022 | Dala inks two PC-12 deal with Balance |
| September 4, 2022 | Pambos Kyritsis to direct Balance sales for Bulgaria, Greece and Cyprus |
| August 16, 2022 | Formula 1 legend flies Pilatus to sporting commitments |
| August 16, 2022 | Pure Technics opens Kazakhstan full service support centre |
| July 4, 2022 | Jetfly puts PC-12NG onto the Ravenair AOC |
| May 29, 2022 | New Air Evac and Guardian Flight bases are ready to serve |
| May 24, 2022 | JetFly commits Pilatus fleet to P&WC carbon offsets |
| May 15, 2022 | Fly 7 relocates Pilatus training device |
| April 30, 2022 | Haute finds its independence with Swiss AOC |
| April 24, 2022 | Flight testing starts for Blackhawk's PC-12 engine switch |
| April 11, 2022 | Pilatus flies high at end of 2021 financial year |
| March 25, 2022 | RFDS augments pilot training capabilities |
| March 18, 2022 | Amaro closes BRL half billion deal for Pilatus additions |
| March 4, 2022 | Tradewind boosts fleet with PC-12 NGX order |
| March 4, 2022 | PlaneSense installs Avance L3 fleetwide |
| February 18, 2022 | Garmin makes TXi EIS available for select PC-12s |
| January 24, 2022 | New air med bases speed Guardian Flight |
| November 18, 2021 | Fly 7 gains approval on Fraska PC-12 NGX FSTD |
| November 18, 2021 | PC-12 delivery makes PlaneSense for fractional company |
| November 5, 2021 | PC-12 joins the RFDS fleet in Port Hedland |
| October 25, 2021 | SierraTrax expands availability of digital maintenance tracking |
| October 13, 2021 | PC-12 now covered by Blackhawk upgrade STC |
| October 13, 2021 | Pilatus deals with backlog of orders as demand is high |
| October 13, 2021 | Domodedovo businesses to pool expertise in maintenance |
| October 11, 2021 | Garmin offers Pilatus PC-12 full cockpit retrofit solution |
| October 5, 2021 | Ravenair PC-12 AOC sets up opportunities with owners |
| September 23, 2021 | Tradewind reintroduces Rhode Island shuttle service |
| September 6, 2021 | St Barth says PC-12s are the ideal medevac tool |
| September 4, 2021 | Pilatus and Piper dealer Skytech reports robust sales |
| September 3, 2021 | Keeping flight hours ticking over isn't always a breeze |
| August 31, 2021 | Anti-skid brakes are a Cutter above the rest |
| August 27, 2021 | Cutter provides mobile assistance in Colorado |
| August 26, 2021 | Static display lineup unveiled for ACE 2021 |
| August 9, 2021 | Diamond Sky finds early success with Estonian ATO |
| August 2, 2021 | PT6E-67XP engine operators to benefit from lower costs |
| July 29, 2021 | P&W-powered PC-12 NGXs reach a major milestone |
| July 4, 2021 | FAA bestows multiple STCs upon Garmin International |
| June 4, 2021 | Nesterov only too pleased to hand over Pilatus pair |
| June 4, 2021 | 100 PT6-E engines are testament to production line efficiency |
| May 21, 2021 | Albinati demonstrates its penchant for Pilatus |
| May 21, 2021 | Scheduled shutdown leads to Global Airlift opportunity |
| May 10, 2021 | Divine Flavor to vineyard-hop using PC-12 NGX |
| April 25, 2021 | Pilatus reflects on a robust year as Schwenk steps down |
| April 25, 2021 | Pilatus fans will be pleased with Western appointments |
| April 4, 2021 | MT says seven-blade design is top of the props |
| March 9, 2021 | Low start-up overheads enable Silver Flight to thrive |
| December 21, 2020 | Peregrine develops STCs for ACA and Gogo L3 |
| December 21, 2020 | RFDS brings PC-12NG MissionFit to Adelaide |
| December 21, 2020 | Seven-blade PC-12 propeller offers cost-effectiveness |
| December 14, 2020 | P&W reveals Eagle plan as 50,000th PT6 rolls out |
| November 24, 2020 | Sweet Aviation says PC-12 is icing on the cake |
| November 22, 2020 | Western installs aftermarket Gogo L3 in PC-12 |
| November 8, 2020 | Level 6 PC-12 NGX simulator given FAA go-ahead |
| October 20, 2020 | Avidyne works with Monterrey firm to upgrade PC-12 |
| October 12, 2020 | RFDS takes on installation of five-blade PC-12 propellers |
| October 12, 2020 | True Blue lithium-ion battery selected for PC-12 |
| September 26, 2020 | SimCom brings Level 6 PC-12 NGX device onboard |
| September 21, 2020 | PlaneSense marks a successful quarter century |
| September 12, 2020 | ASL brings eight more aircraft onto AOC |
| September 8, 2020 | RFDS propels PC-12 fleet into the future |
| September 5, 2020 | Western upgrades PC-12 with enhanced engine cowl |
| August 16, 2020 | Ravenair brings PC-12 NGX to north west England |
| August 11, 2020 | Levaero ready to push PC-12 NGX in Canada |
| August 10, 2020 | MT hopes seven blades will become the benchmark |
| August 4, 2020 | Jetfly takes delivery of Pilatus double act |
| July 20, 2020 | PWI's LEDs to light up more business aviation cabins |
| June 2, 2020 | PC-12 NGX is on the way to first customers |
| May 18, 2020 | Pilatus posts positive numbers for 2019 |
| May 5, 2020 | Boise-based ASU brings night vision to the PC-12 |
| April 28, 2020 | Nesterov endures bumpy ride to deliver PC-12 NG |
| April 4, 2020 | IS&S receives Canadian STC for PC-12 |
| March 12, 2020 | Tradewind breezes in with New York metro flights |
| February 2, 2020 | Goldeck-Flug goes for gold with SET IMC approval |
| December 2, 2019 | Milestone PC-12 delivered to Jetfly |
| November 5, 2019 | Vernon Aviation offers PC-12 at Scottsdale |
| October 28, 2019 | P&W launches nextgen turboprop |
| October 25, 2019 | Australian and American customers sign for the PC-12 NGX |
| October 25, 2019 | First sighting of enhanced PC-12 NGX |
| October 22, 2019 | Pilatus pro Western extends branch hours |
| October 12, 2019 | Trollope widens radius following PC-12 investment |
| May 20, 2019 | Demand is high as ever for the PC-12 |
| May 14, 2019 | PC-12 production aircraft gain Gogo Avance L3 option |
| May 14, 2019 | Successful year is springboard for Pilatus |
| March 12, 2019 | RUAG reconfirmed as PC-12 service centre |
| March 5, 2019 | Port Angeles base will save vital medical minutes |
| February 5, 2019 | ProAir begins first commercial PC-12 ops in Germany |
| November 23, 2018 | Oriens to train PC-12 pilots next year |
| October 25, 2018 | Pilatus opens completions facility in Broomfield, Colorado |
| October 23, 2018 | Demand for new and pre-owned PC-12 remains strong |
| October 11, 2018 | Oriens Aviation reports a strong start at Biggin Hill |
| September 25, 2018 | Stapleford to offer 10-hour PC-12 course |
| August 8, 2018 | Premium Jet to manage PC-24 as owner upgrades |
| June 12, 2018 | Membership club St.X makes the most of short field PC-12 |
| June 7, 2018 | Jet Exchange ready to offer busy PC-12 to charter market |
| April 12, 2018 | Hendell works with Fly7 to meet PC-12 demand |
| April 5, 2018 | Copenhagen AirTaxi harnesses the appeal of the SET |
| March 29, 2018 | BySky calls on FCG for flight support |
| March 12, 2018 | Oriens brings PC-12 maintenance to Biggin Hill |
| December 13, 2017 | Surf Air relocates to City and adds PC-12 pair |
| December 13, 2017 | BySky brings business aviation to Belarus with PC-12 NG |
| December 13, 2017 | GI Aviation commences with second PC-12NG and seeks additional captains |
| August 31, 2017 | GI Aviation seeks crews to satisfy PC-12 interest |
| August 2, 2017 | Entrepreneur selects PC-12 for business and leisure |
| June 28, 2017 | Grafair receives air ambulance Ultra and sets sights on PC-12 |
| March 8, 2017 | GAMA hails commercial SET-IMC ops rules in Europe |
| December 8, 2016 | GI draws on Hendell PC-12 experience to achieve Gulf AOC |
| November 10, 2016 | Third PC-12 joins EAPC ranks as company grows |
| April 5, 2016 | Single engine IFR ops to be shot in the arm for the industry, says BBGA panel |
| April 4, 2016 | EAPC takes on third PC-12 to increase flexibility and reduce empty leg trips |
| March 31, 2016 | Middle East newcomer GI Aviation lines up commercial prop charter from Al Bateen |
| March 24, 2016 | Go! heads for pole position with SE-IMC Pilatus |
| December 17, 2015 | Pilatus enhances PC-12 NG |
| October 12, 2015 | Air Alliance named as PC-6 centre and Oriens invests |
| February 12, 2015 | Swiss artist designs bespoke PC-12 |
| August 10, 2014 | Earhart completes her dream to circle the globe with extended range PC-12 |
| July 3, 2014 | EAPC brings final destinations closer with roomy PC-12 |
| June 9, 2014 | Premier PC-12 extends NextGen's range, capacity and speed |
| April 3, 2014 | Me & my aircraft; Single engine turboprops: SETs are safe, versatile and economically viable: time for full scale commercial acceptance? |
| April 17, 2013 | San Marino widens the options for PC12 owner |
| October 15, 2012 | Turkish base will provide support for Pilatus in Middle East region |
| September 10, 2012 | PC-12 proves popular among islanders |
| June 11, 2012 | PC-12 takes F1 team Sauber closer to the racetrack |
| March 12, 2012 | Me & My Aircraft: Single turbines score highly for reliability and value with owners throughout Europe |
| December 12, 2011 | Personalised aircraft joins fleet |
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