PILATUS PC-12 : private jet rental

PILATUS PC-12 : introduction

Pilatus PC-12: versatile, single-engine aircraft certified for IFR single-pilot flightThe Pilatus PC-12 is a versatile, single-engine aircraft with integrated propellers, manufactured by Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft. Renowned for its reliability and ability to operate from short runways, the PC-12 is widely used throughout the world. It is ideal for a range of missions, from passenger and cargo transport to emergency medical operations and business flights. With its efficient design and exceptional versatility, the Pilatus PC-12 is a popular option for a variety of operational needs. Find out more about Pilatus PC-12 private jet rental with AEROAFFAIRES.

Commercial features of Pilatus PC-12

Since 2017, the Pilatus PC-12 has been the first single-engine aircraft approved for public transport in France and internationally, with certification for instrument flight rules (IFR) in single-pilot mode. The Pilatus PC-12 is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67B turbine engine, giving it a cruising speed of 500 kph. The Pilatus PC-12 is equipped with a large cargo door (1.35 m x 1.32 m), facilitating the transport of bulky freight. Its spacious, pressurized cabin can accommodate up to 6 passengers (+ 2 as an option), offering optimum comfort for short and medium-haul journeys. Thanks to its modular configuration, passengers can enjoy face-to-face seating, ideal for business meetings or in-flight relaxation. One of the distinctive features of the Pilatus PC-12 is its ability to allow access to the cargo hold and baggage during flight, a feature much appreciated for long journeys and urgent missions. With a range of around 2,750 km, the Pilatus PC-12 can cross Europe without constraint, offering great flexibility for fast connections. What’s more, thanks to its aerodynamic performance, it can land on short 700-meter runways and even grassy fields, making it ideal for accessing remote airfields. While the Pilatus PC-24, a twin-engine jet, offers even more advanced performance and is perfectly suited to high-end business flights and missions requiring increased speed and range. Although its range is limited, the Pilatus PC-12 remains the ideal choice for short flights or regional connections, thanks to its versatility, reliability and off-road capabilities.

Key Benefits of Pilatus PC-12

• Accessibility: the Pilatus PC-12 can land at over 2,500 airfields in Europe, unlike a larger private jet or large commercial aircraft.
• All-terrain: far from the size of large military aircraft, the Pilatus PC-12 can also easily access the short runways of London – Fairoaks, Gstaad – Saanen, Lausanne, Arcachon Cap Ferret, Ile d’Yeu or Saint-Tropez la Môle.
• Economical: the Pilatus PC-12 is an economical business aircraft, subject to its initial location. In fact, there are around fifteen examples of this range of aircraft available in Europe for public transport. It is a pillar of the aviation world, and of business aviation in particular.
• Versatile: the Pilatus PC-12 is an aircraft suited to many types of transport: passenger, freight, cargo flight missions or even medical transport for EVASAN flights.
• Market leader: with over 1,750 units sold worldwide, the Pilatus PC-12 is widely recognized as the versatile tool of choice in private aviation. Thanks to its innovative solutions in terms of safety, comfort and performance, Pilatus has consistently consolidated its competitive position with each new iteration of the aircraft.
• Comfort: the Pilatus PC-12 cabin can accommodate up to 12 passengers, although in a typical configuration it offers optimum comfort for 6 to 8 passengers. With a large loading door, even bulky items can be loaded. The baggage compartment, accessible from the cabin even in flight, is located at the rear of the aircraft, offering practical space.