The Pilatus PC-12 PRO is the flagship model of the Swiss brand Pilatus Aircraft, a manufacturer based in Stans that has been in operation since 1939.
The Pilatus PC-12 PRO is the latest evolution of a design that has delivered more than 2,000 units to the global market to date. This makes the model one of the most popular premium single-engine turboprop aircraft in the world. It seats 10 people, including an 8-seat, configurable cabin (the largest in its class), with performance that rivals that of light business jets, while maintaining operating costs typical of a single-engine aircraft.
The Versatility of the Mission
The Pilatus PC-12 PRO offers a rare level of versatility within a single aircraft. The spacious and comfortable cabin makes it easy to handle a flight with executives to Frankfurt or a weekend charter for the family, and after quickly removing some of the seats, it allows for the loading of bulky equipment (such as bicycles or other items) through the large cargo door—equipment that would normally require separate transportation.
Another advantage of this aircraft is the availability of landing sites. The Pilatus PC-12 PRO is designed to operate from grass, dirt, and unpaved runways—a capability that most competing premium single-engine turboprop aircraft do not offer. Its robust landing gear and high propeller clearance allow it to land where other turbine-powered aircraft would be unable to operate. This small passenger aircraft can land directly at a regional airport with a grass runway or at a small local airfield, without the need for long runways or major airports. A private aircraft with this certification offers a level of mobility that is virtually unattainable for other competing aircraft.
Luxury airplane
A luxury aircraft, such as the Pilatus PC-12 PRO, changes the calculations an entrepreneur makes when planning a team trip. The ability to carry 10 people on board makes it possible to transport the entire executive team along with key colleagues in a single flight—without having to split the delegation across separate commercial flights and multiple ground transfers.
In terms of European routes, the Pilatus PC-12 PRO can cover virtually all of Europe in a single flight. A private aircraft of this class is a tool that expands a company’s geographic reach and saves time. Combining the economy of a single-engine turboprop with the prestige of a business jet, the Pilatus PC-12 PRO remains one of the best solutions on the Polish market for the need for fast transportation—not only in Poland but throughout Europe.
The Pilatus PC-12 PRO currently has no competition in its class and this is unlikely to change for a long time.