Pilatus Delivers First PC-12 NGX to Tradewind Aviation

Michael Wildes

Wednesday, December 07, 2022 at 03:52 PM ET

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Tradewind Aviation will take delivery of 19 additional PC-12 NGXs over the next five years. [Courtesy of Pilatus]

Key Takeaways:

Tradewind Aviation received the first of 20 Pilatus PC-12 NGX aircraft, with the remaining 19 to be delivered over the next five years as part of a previously announced deal.
As the largest U.S. Part 135 operator of PC-12s, Tradewind plans to use these new turboprops to expand its private charter services across North America and the Caribbean.
The PC-12 NGX is chosen for its efficiency, comfort, and performance, suitable for shorter flights and hard-to-reach destinations, supporting Tradewind's continued growth and meeting increased demand.

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Tradewind Aviation received its first PC-12 NGX from Pilatus during a ceremonial handover at the OEM’s U.S. subsidiary in Broomfield, Colorado. Pilatus and Tradewind Aviation executives were both present at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) to celebrate the milestone, as the charter operator will take delivery of 19 additional PC-12 NGXs over the next five years. The company announced the deal in March.

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In a statement, David Zipkin, Tradewind co-founder and chief marketing officer, said, “We’re thrilled to take delivery of the first of twenty brand-new PC-12 NGX aircraft.”