Press Release

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May 21, 2014

The Belgium-based European Aircraft Private Club (EAPC) has acquired a Pilatus PC-12 NG from Switzerland's RUAG Aviation, signing the official agreement in a private ceremony held at EBACE in Geneva today. A dynamic cooperative company, EAPC is scheduled to take possession of the aircraft by June 2014.

Active in aircraft management for nearly two years, EAPC will use the PC-12 NG to supplement its existing Extra 500 as it develops its fleet. According to Denis Petitfrère, ceo of EAPC, “the Pilatus PC-12 NG really fits our needs. Its loading capacity of 1.5 tonnes, the option to carry up to 8 passengers and its high cruise speed make it the perfect aircraft for most private or business trips. It can land at 2,200 airports in Europe, which is a lot more than jets. This enables us to carry our members a lot closer to their final destination.”

This new acquisition allows EAPC's customers to select between the Extra 500 or PC-12 NG depending on their individual requirements. Customers thus benefit from increased flexibility, as well as from the higher loading capacity, range and cruise speed of the PC-12 NG.

RUAG Aviation is the authorised PC-12 dealer for France, Belgium, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya. The company offers comprehensive turnkey solutions for the PC-12, including aircraft sales, financing, corporate structuring, tax structuring, importation, and aircraft management.

“The Pilatus PC-12 is the most versatile aircraft in its segment,” emphasises Marc Duchesne, director of the PC-12 business line at RUAG Aviation. “Owners and operators of this aircraft benefit from premium reliability, safety and cost-efficiency highlighted by exceptional power, efficiency and state-of-the-art luxury.”