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 unveiled the PC-12 NGX, the third generation of its successful PC-12 aircraft, featuring a new Pratt & Whitney PT6E-67XP engine for improved performance, speed (290 KTAS), and reduced noise.
- The NGX boasts significantly extended maintenance intervals (600 flight hours, 5,000-hour TBO) and reduced direct operating costs by at least 9%.
- Its advanced cockpit is powered by Honeywell Epic 2.0 with new touch screen avionics and enhanced safety features, while the cabin offers larger windows and reconfigurable executive seats for improved passenger comfort.
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