Emergency Autoland Certified for PC-12 Pro

Manufacturer Pilatus said the aircraft’s capability is now certified by the FAA and EASA.

Jack Daleo

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 04:00 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

The Pilatus PC-12 Pro is the first member of the single-engine turboprop family equipped with Safety Autoland. [Credit: Pilatus]

Key Takeaways:

Pilatus' PC-12 Pro has achieved FAA and EASA certification for Garmin Emergency Autoland (Safety Autoland), integrating this advanced safety feature into its new Garmin G3000 Prime flight deck.
This Autoland system is designed to autonomously handle emergencies like pilot incapacitation, taking full control of the aircraft, communicating with ATC, and executing a safe landing.
The system has already demonstrated its real-world effectiveness, successfully performing an emergency landing on a King Air B200.

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Pilatus on Thursday revealed that Garmin Emergency Autoland, which the manufacturer calls Safety Autoland, is now certified on the PC-12 Pro by the FAA and EASA.

The single-engine turboprop family already owns a sparkling safety record. But the new Pro, unveiled in March 2025, will add another layer of protection to what Pilatus billed as the “most technologically advanced, best performing, most reliable aircraft in its class.”