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First PC-12 PRO Delivery to US Customer

A completely new cockpit, innovative features such as Safety Autoland, and refined comfort make the brand-new PC-12 PRO the most technologically advanced aircraft in its class. Pilatus is ferrying and delivering PC-24 and PC-12 aircraft to the United States, and today marks the first delivery of a PC-12 PRO – the latest evolution of the world’s best-selling single-engine turboprop – to a US-based customer. In short: The Most Advanced Single has landed in the US.

 

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After deliveries to Australian and European customers in October, owners Ravi and Pheroza Arcot received their PC-12 PRO at Pilatus’ North American headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado. This moment marks an important chapter for the PC-12 PRO in the US, one of the most dynamic and demanding aviation markets in the world. Bringing the PC-12 PRO here isn’t just a delivery – it’s a commitment to operators who expect performance, safety, and versatility at the highest level.

Ravi Arcot states, “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. In addition to our charitable flight endeavors, I’m looking forward to many wonderful family adventures with our aircraft.”

The Arcots’ new aircraft, serial number 3005, will be based in the Northeastern US, joining the growing fleet of PC-12s already flying missions across the country. “At Pilatus, delivering value means building aircraft that stand the test of time. 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 what matters most – absolute confidence,” says Thomas Bosshard, President & CEO of the Pilatus subsidiary in the United States.

With over 2,200 PC-12s delivered worldwide, accruing more than eleven million flight hours, the PC-12 PRO continues a legacy of innovation, versatility, and trust. The Swiss-made PC-12 leads the US business aviation industry in flight activity, highlighting its efficiency, popularity, and status as a trusted, widely used aircraft.

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