Pilatus has delivered the latest version of its single engine turboprop, the PC-12 PRO, to owners Ravi and Pheroza Arcot at its North American headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado. The handover marks the aircraft’s entry into the US market, following its initial global debut with deliveries in Australia and Europe earlier this year.

The Arcots’ PC-12 PRO, serial number 3005, will be based in the Northeastern US, adding to the nation’s growing PC-12 fleet.

“The PC-12 PRO pairs the incredible reliability and legacy of the Pratt & Whitney PT6 with the cutting-edge capabilities of the G3000 Prime avionics. This powerful combination was key to my purchase decision,” says Ravi Arcot. “In addition to our charitable flight endeavours, I’m looking forward to many wonderful family adventures with our aircraft.”

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd president and CEO of its US subsidiary Thomas Bosshard added: “The PC-12 PRO reflects everything our customers have taught us about what matters most: safety, simplicity and trust. We’ve combined proven performance with cutting-edge avionics and safety features so that every flight delivers absolute confidence.”

With more than 2,200 PC-12s delivered globally and over 11 million flight hours logged, the PC-12 PRO continues a tradition of efficiency, versatility and innovation.