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 has received FAA and EASA certification for Garmin Emergency Autoland, now called Safety Autoland, on its PC-12 Pro aircraft.
The PC-12 Pro features a new, advanced Garmin G3000 Prime integrated flight deck, positioning it as a technologically sophisticated single-engine turboprop.
Garmin's Safety Autoland system autonomously manages the aircraft from activation to safe landing and engine shutdown in emergencies like pilot incapacitation, handling navigation, communication, and all flight controls.

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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.”