First PC-12 PRO delivery to US customer

After deliveries to Australian and European customers in October, owners Ravi and Pheroza Arcot received their PC-12 PRO at Pilatus’ North American headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado. This moment marks an important chapter for the PC-12 PRO in the US, one of the most dynamic and demanding aviation markets in the world. Bringing the PC-12 PRO here isn’t just a delivery – it’s a commitment to operators who expect performance, safety, and versatility at the highest level.

Ravi Arcot commented: “The PC-12 PRO pairs the incredible reliability and legacy of the Pratt & Whitney PT6 with the cutting-edge capabilities of the G3000 PRIME avionics. This powerful combination was key to my purchase decision. In addition to our charitable flight endeavors, I’m looking forward to many wonderful family adventures with our aircraft.”

Thomas Bosshard, President & CEO of the Pilatus subsidiary in the United States stated: “At Pilatus, delivering value means building aircraft that stand the test of time. The PC-12 PRO reflects everything our customers have taught us about what matters most: safety, simplicity, and trust. We’ve combined proven performance with cutting-edge avionics and safety features so that every flight delivers what matters most – absolute confidence.” 

The Arcots’ new aircraft, serial number 3005, will be based in the Northeastern US, joining the growing fleet of PC-12s already flying missions across the country. With over 2,200 PC-12s delivered worldwide, accruing more than eleven million flight hours, the PC-12 PRO continues a legacy of innovation, versatility, and trust. The Swiss-made PC-12 leads the US business aviation industry in flight activity, highlighting its efficiency, popularity, and status as a trusted, widely used aircraft.

PC-12 PRO, first unveiled in March of this year, represents the latest evolution of the best-selling single. At the heart of the PC-12 PRO is the Pilatus Advanced Cockpit Environment, based on the Garmin G3000 PRIME suite, featuring five high-resolution touchscreen displays and a fully integrated Safety Autoland system. Together with the latest version of the esteemed Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 engine and its field-proven Electronic Propeller and Engine Control System, the 
PC-12 PRO delivers an unmatched combination of efficiency, safety, and technology. The PT6 engine, with over 60,000 engines in service and more than 400 million flight hours, has a proven safety record. Its reliability has been demonstrated over eleven million flight hours in the PC-12.