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Brand-New PC-12 NGX is a Hit
A day after unveiling the new PC-12 NGX single-engine turboprop aircraft at the National Business Aviation Association’s annual Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), Pilatus sold three aircraft and reported a very strong demand for it across the global Authorised Pilatus Sales Centre network.
Markus Bucher, CEO of Pilatus, revealed the new aircraft at a ceremony and more than 200 guests were there to see the debut. On the first public day of NBAA-BACE, three customers were reportedly eager to purchase the new advanced version of the PC-12.
The latest PC-12 NGX incorporates an improved engine, smarter avionics and a completely redesigned cabin with larger windows, making this third generation of the PC-12 airframe quite advanced. Building on the experience gathered from the worldwide PC-12 fleet of over 1,700 aircraft with more than seven million flight hours, PC-12 NGX brings the latest technology to the turboprop market. The first production machine was displayed at the show, prior to the start of a wide-ranging demonstration tour.
Proven Technology
A single-engine turboprop operation demands a proven powerplant. That is why at the heart of the new PC-12 NGX is the PT6E-67XP turboprop engine by Pratt & Whitney Canada. This improved engine features an Electronic Propeller and Engine Control System including Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) – a worldwide first in this market segment. In addition, the new propeller low speed mode results in a significant reduction in cabin noise for increased passenger comfort. The new turboprop engine enables the PC-12 NGX to achieve a maximum cruise speed of 290 KTAS (537 kilometres per hour). It also adds advanced features like Prist-free fuel operation.
Smart Environment
The PC-12 NGX has a range of new features for the pilot such as the Advanced Cockpit Environment (ACE) System by Honeywell, as inspired by PC-24’s enhanced avionics. In another first for the segment, Pilatus combines the power of a cursor control device with that of a smart touch screen controller in a flight deck. The digital autothrottle, i.e., automatic thrust adjustment, reduces pilot workload for greater safety and ensures automatic power optimisation in every phase of flight.
Distinctive Presence
The cabin windows have been enlarged by 10 per cent to enhance the PC-12 NGX’s passenger experience and deliver more natural light. The rectangular shape of the new windows, also adapted from the PC-24, and dark windshield surround trim create a distinctive ramp presence for the PC-12 NGX.
The redesigned cabin comes in six different BMW Designworks’ interiors. The especially developed extremely light passenger seats offer optimum ergonomics with full-recline capability if required. The seats are arranged to provide freedom of movement with more headroom thanks to the redesigned headliner. Additionally, the air-conditioning system delivers better and quieter air distribution. Integrated sidewall USB ports provide additional passenger amenities.
Additional avionics features and functionality include brighter, more vivid colour flight displays; night-mode charts; pilot-defined visual approaches; high-resolution 2-D airport moving maps; 3D intelligent audio with ATC playback and Bluetooth interface; electronic checklists linked to crew alerting system (CAS) messages; worldwide graphical weather; support for European PM-CPDLC mandates; and faster database loading.
Cost Savings
With the new PC-12 NGX, scheduled maintenance intervals have been extended to 600 flight hours, which provides significant cost savings. The time-between-overhaul period has also been increased from 4,000 to 5,000 hours, thereby reducing the cost of operating it even further.
Making Best Better
Speaking at the presentation in Las Vegas, Markus Bucher, CEO of Pilatus, stated: “We are excited to reveal the new PC-12 NGX. To maintain the PC-12’s leadership in the general aviation marketplace, we continuously seek innovative solutions, which benefit the safety, comfort and productivity of our customers. The PC-12 NGX is a showcase for the advanced technology collaboration between Pilatus, Pratt & Whitney Canada, and Honeywell. Together, we took the best, and made it even better. What’s more, our customers do not have to wait years into the future to enjoy these benefits, the PC-12 NGX is here.”
The base price of the PC-12 NGX in 2020 is reportedly US$4,390,000, with typically equipped executive-configured aircraft priced at US$5,369,000. The customer deliveries will begin in the second quarter of 2020.
The PC-12s are often described as versatile, safe, reliable and proven. The PC-12 NGX adds comfort, quality, efficiency and time savings to the list of benefits to this versatile aircraft.
The PC-12 NGX has been in development for more than three years, with flight testing ongoing since December 2017. It achieved certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on October 15.
Serving both civilian and military markets, Pilatus continues to build its reputation as a leader in precision engineering by incorporating some of the most modern design techniques in all the aircraft it produces.
Reference Text/Photo:www. pilatus-aircraft.com
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