PC-12 NGX

The Pilatus PC-12 NGX represents the evolutionary pinnacle of a legendary lineage, the best-selling single-engine turboprop in its category in the world. Born from the ongoing success of the original PC-12, which has accumulated over 8 million flight hours and more than 1,900 units delivered, the NGX was designed to redefine the standards of luxury, efficiency and performance.

The first flight of the Pilatus PC-12 NGX occurred in 2019, marking a new chapter for business and special mission aviation. This aircraft is not a simple revision, but a profound innovation that maintains the robust and versatile identity of its predecessor, while elevating every critical aspect with cutting-edge technologies.

The architecture of the PC-12 NGX is a triumph of modern engineering, combining a proven airframe with the latest aerospace innovations. At the heart of these improvements is the all-new Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP engine, the first PT6 to integrate a digital engine control system (DEEC), ensuring optimized performance, reduced pilot workload and greater fuel efficiency.

The technological design extends to the cockpit, where the Honeywell ACE™ (Advanced Cockpit Environment) cockpit with touchscreen dominates the scene. This advanced avionics suite offers an intuitive interface, high-resolution multifunction displays and cutting-edge safety systems, significantly improving situational awareness and flight safety.

The interior has been completely redesigned in collaboration with BMW Designworks, offering superior comfort, modular jet-style seats and larger windows. This focus on passenger well-being elevates the travel experience to levels comparable to higher-category jets, while maintaining the incredible operational versatility of the PC-12.

Onboard Specifications

• ◆Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP Engine with DEEC: Offers superior digital control and predictive maintenance, ensuring reliability and optimal performance in all conditions.
• ◆Honeywell ACE™ Avionics System with Touchscreen: Reduces pilot workload, improves safety and provides a modern, intuitive user interface with advanced navigation capabilities.
• ◆Low-speed propeller mode: Significantly reduces noise in the cabin and outside, improving passenger comfort and reducing the acoustic impact during taxiing and waiting phases.

The Pilatus PC-12 NGX has quickly established itself as an irreplaceable operational tool in a variety of industries globally. Its ability to operate on short, unprepared runways, combined with remarkable autonomy and low operating costs, makes it ideal for executive transport, cargo operations, air rescue (medevac) missions and special surveillance.

Carriers and operators around the world, from private companies to government agencies and charter fleets, have adopted the NGX for its reliability and flexibility. It is common to see it employed in remote regions, where airport infrastructure is limited, demonstrating its robustness and inherent ability to adapt to difficult and varied operational contexts.

Its internal configuration, quickly reconfigurable from passenger transport to cargo or medevac, makes it a strategic asset for those who need maximum operational flexibility. This luxury "utility plane" continues to conquer market shares thanks to its exceptional versatility and uncompromising performance.

The Pilatus PC-12 NGX's legacy goes far beyond its commercial successes; It symbolizes ongoing innovation in the high-performance single-engine turboprop segment. It has redefined expectations for aircraft in this category, demonstrating that it is possible to combine operational efficiency, advanced safety and unprecedented luxury in a single package.

The cultural impact of the PC-12, and now the NGX, lies in its reputation as a reliable, “do-it-all” aircraft, earning it the nickname “SUV of the skies.” It has become a symbol of operational freedom for private owners and businesses, capable of reaching destinations inaccessible to jets while offering a superior travel experience.

The Pilatus PC-12 NGX solidifies Pilatus' position as an industry leader, propelling a business and utility aviation concept into the future that values ​​sustainability, cutting-edge technology and unmistakable Swiss engineering. It is a point of reference for the entire aeronautical industry, a true ambassador of excellence.