Pilatus Aircraft‘s successful single-engine PC-12, of which some 1,700 have been built, just got better as the company last night announced at NBAA in Las Vegas. Pilatus’ new aircraft is the third generation of the venerable PC-12 airframe, dubbed the PC-12 NGX. Design of the new PC-12 NGX actually began more than three years ago, with flight testing having begun in December 2017. The PC-12 is already certified by both the FAA and EASA.
Pilatus Shows Off the New PC-12 NGX
Key Takeaways:
- Pilatus announced the PC-12 NGX, the third generation of its successful single-engine turboprop, featuring a new Pratt & Whitney PT6E-67XP engine for increased cruise speed (290 KTAS) and a "Low Prop Speed" mode for noise reduction.
- The aircraft incorporates an Advanced Cockpit Environment with Honeywell Epic 2.0 avionics, including a new touch-screen controller, enhanced displays, and improved safety functionalities.
- Operators will benefit from extended maintenance intervals (5,000-hour TBO, 600-flight-hour checks) resulting in at least 9% lower direct operating costs.
- Passenger comfort is enhanced with larger windows and redesigned executive seats offering more headroom, recline, improved lumbar support, and quick-release attachments for easy cabin reconfiguration.
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