Specifications
AI Description
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6E-67XP
- Engine Program: ESP Platinum
- Propellers: Hartzell 5-blade
- Recent Maintenance: Propeller overhaul
- In-Flight Connectivity: Aerowave 100 Wi-Fi
- Avionics Package: Global Choice EU Package
- Additional Avionics: Dual GPS, TCAS II, Weather Radar RDR-2060, ADS-B In/Out
- Interior Configuration: Executive 6+2, seating with quilted facings
- Oxygen System: Large oxygen system with cabin drop-down masks
- Exterior Color Scheme: Dark blue & light blue
- Commercial Operations: EU-OPS Commercial Operations Package
- Inspection Status: 12-month inspection due February 2025
- Features: Equipped with SmartRunway, SmartLanding, Auto-throttle, and high-speed data/Wi-Fi
- Capacity: 8 passengers
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Location: Based in France (LFEV)
About this Model
Overview
The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a pressurized, single-engine turboprop designed around utility: frequent operations into smaller airports, strong short-field capability, and a cabin that can shift between executive seating and practical cargo/passenger mixes. The NGX update emphasizes avionics modernization and systems refinements while keeping the PC-12’s core value proposition—dispatch-friendly turbine simplicity with a large door and robust landing gear for mixed infrastructure.
Mission Fit
This model fits missions where airport access and operational flexibility matter as much as cruise performance. It is commonly chosen for multi-stop regional schedules, remote or secondary-field access, and trips where cabin reconfiguration (executive seating one day, bulky cargo or specialized equipment the next) is a real requirement. For buyers whose mission profile is predominantly long, nonstop city-pairs where time-at-cruise dominates, a light or midsize jet may better match expectations.
Cabin
The PC-12 NGX cabin is sized more like a small-cabin aircraft than a typical single-engine platform, with a flat floor and a practical, upright cross-section that supports comfortable seating and easy movement. A key differentiator is the large aft cargo door, enabling straightforward loading of bulky baggage, medical gear, or work equipment without compromising passenger access. Noise and vibration are characteristic of turboprops, but the NGX aims for a refined experience for the segment with thoughtful insulation and cabin systems integration.