Equipped with the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 turboprop engine, the Pilatus PC-12 delivered to PlaneSense contributes to sustainability efforts with its ability to run on SAF.
Pilatus, the renowned Swiss aircraft manufacturer, celebrated a significant milestone as it handed over its 2,000th PC-12 aircraft to PlaneSense, its longstanding customer based in the United States. The momentous occasion was commemorated with a grand ceremony at Pilatus’ headquarters in Stans, Switzerland, attended by more than 2,000 employees. This event not only marked the delivery of the landmark aircraft but also highlighted the enduring partnership between Pilatus and PlaneSense.
PlaneSense has been specializing in fractional aircraft ownership since 1995 and currently operates a fleet of 43 PC-12s and eleven PC-24s. The company and its clients have expressed unwavering confidence in Pilatus and its aircraft. The longstanding collaboration between PlaneSense and Pilatus has fostered a productive dialogue that has contributed to the continuous improvement of the PC-12 and the PlaneSense program.
George Antoniadis, Founder, President and CEO, PlaneSense said, “We are honoured to receive the 2,000th PC-12. We took delivery of our first PC-12, the 20th built, in 1995. This unique aircraft constitutes the backbone of our operation and has been an important part of the success of the PlaneSense program. Over the years, the mutual respect of our companies has supported a productive dialogue contributing to the improvement of the PC-12 and the PlaneSense program. Our clients have enjoyed the aircraft’s versatility, reliability, comfort, and efficiency for 28 years. Our partnership with Pilatus has been incredibly valuable and we look forward to expanding it further in the years to come.”
The PC-12, known as “The Leader Made in Switzerland,” has firmly established itself as the world’s best-selling single-engine turboprop aircraft in its class. It has undergone continuous development since its inception, with the latest model, the PC-12 NGX, launched in 2019, representing the state of the art. Equipped with the highly reliable Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 turboprop engine, the PC-12 is not only safe but also contributes to sustainability efforts with its ability to run on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Markus Bucher, CEO, Pilatus said, “Year after year, our PC-12 is, and will remain, the world’s best-selling single-engine turboprop aircraft in its class with a pressurized cabin.” We have continually developed our bestseller over the years and the current PC-12 is state of the art. “Today, I’m very proud that I and my team are able to hand over the 2000th PC-12 to our exceptionally loyal and faithful customer PlaneSense. PlaneSense is an important part of the PC-12’s history, demonstrating day in, day out, that our proven, reliable, and safe aircraft is ideally suited to the most demanding of missions. Quite simply, it’s the best aircraft in its class!”
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The event organized by Pilatus was also an opportunity to express appreciation to the dedicated employees who contribute to the success of the company, the PC-12, and its customers. The handover of the 2,000th PC-12 represents a remarkable achievement for Pilatus and reaffirms the trust placed in their aircraft by esteemed customers like PlaneSense. The continued success and global presence of the PC-12 solidify its position as a leader in the aviation industry, recognized for its performance, reliability, and safety features.
