Press Release
Issued by Pilatus Aircraft.
July 25, 2008
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd is pleased to announce the receipt of additional country certifications for the PC-12 NG. Approvals by TC (Transport
Canada), CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Australia) and SACAA (South African Civil Aviation Authority) signal the commencement of
PC-12 NG deliveries to these countries. In March of 2008 Pilatus received both EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) and FAA (Federal
Aviation Administration) certification, proving that the PC-12 NG was ready to build upon the important legacy of its predecessor. It is expected that numerous other country approvals will follow shortly.
Speaking from Pilatus headquarters in Stans, Switzerland, Oscar J. Schwenk, President of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd commented: "We are delighted
that these certifications were achieved in a timely manner and they are a testament to the vigorous pursuit of excellence for which Pilatus has
become well known. The PC-12 is fundamentally one of the greatest aircraft ever built and we are proud that aviation authorities around the
world recognise this through their certification processes."
Featuring a number of significant improvements over its predecessor, including a fully integrated Honeywell Primus Apex avionics system, a
completely new cockpit designed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA, and a more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engine, the PC-12 NG once
again sets the benchmark in this important market sector. As aircraft owners and operators strive to operate as competitively as possible, the
PC-12's versatility and low direct operating costs are more relevant than ever before. These certifications allow more customers to seriously
consider the benefits of the PC-12 NG.