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 received FAA and EASA certification for Garmin's Emergency Autoland (Safety Autoland), significantly enhancing its safety features.
The PC-12 Pro integrates a new, highly advanced Garmin G3000 Prime flight deck and the Safety Autoland system, designed to autonomously perform emergency landings, communication, and shutdown in cases of pilot incapacitation.
The Autoland system, which has already successfully executed a real-world emergency landing, analyzes various factors to choose and execute the safest landing, greatly boosting overall aircraft safety.

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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.”