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PC-12 News — May 2026

Pilatus & PC-12 Updates

Pilatus Launches the PC-12 PRO with Garmin G3000 Prime Avionics The new PC-12 PRO replaces the Honeywell Apex with a five-screen G3000 Prime suite, adds Autoland, Smart Glide, Electronic Stability, a larger weather radar, and new cabin designs. Already certified; deliveries began Q4 2025. Source: Air Data News →
PC-12 PRO Simulator Earns EASA and FAA Certification Pilatus certified its high-fidelity PC-12 PRO simulator for formal pilot training in both the US and Europe, enabling differences training for pilots transitioning from the NG and NGX. A full-motion simulator is expected at Fly7’s Lausanne center in 2028. Source: AVweb →
Pilatus Breaks Ground on $50M Delivery and Engineering Facility in Colorado Construction started at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield on a new LEED Gold-certified facility to serve as a PC-12 and PC-24 customer delivery and personalization center, creating 50+ new jobs. Source: AVweb →
Pilatus Acquires German Sales and Support Provider Air Alliance Pilatus is acquiring Germany-based Air Alliance, strengthening its European PC-12 and PC-24 sales and service network. Source: AIN Online →
Cutter Aviation Opens New Pilatus Maintenance Facility in Broomfield, Colorado The new OEM-authorized facility at KBJC provides PC-12 and PC-24 maintenance and service bulletin compliance for operators across the Southwest, with a second hangar planned later this year. Source: Prescott Times →
Pilatus Consolidates All US Subsidiaries into Single Entity Effective January 2026, all US operations merged into Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd., unifying around 400 employees across Colorado, Maryland, South Carolina, and Georgia. Source: Global Air →

Competition & Market

Beechcraft Denali Certification Approaches as PC-12’s First Real Rival The GE Catalyst-powered Denali, with a projected 285-knot cruise and 1,600 nm range, is moving toward certification and will represent the first aircraft to directly challenge the PC-12’s segment dominance. Source: Air Data News →
The Turboprop and Jet Market Today: Where the PC-12 Stands in 2026 FLYING Magazine’s GA turbine market survey covers the competitive landscape for single-engine turboprops, with GAMA delivery data and buyer guidance across the PC-12, Caravan, Kodiak, and TBM lines. Source: FLYING Magazine →
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Banyan Air Service's expansion MRO facility at Florida's Northeast Florida Regional Airport can now handle maintenance and modifications on HondaJets and Pilatus PC-12 turboprops.

Banyan Increases Pilatus Service Capabilities

Banyan Air Service, the full-service FBO and MRO provider at Florida's Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE), has added the Pilatus PC-24 light jet to the service capabilities for its Pilatus Satellite Service Center, located on the grounds of its sprawling facility. The move increases Banyan's commitment to delivering MRO service to a broader range of customers and aircraft.

In addition, the company expanded service capacity for the PC-12 turboprop single to its recently established maintenance base at Northeast Florida Regional Airport (KSGJ) in St. Augustine. The North Florida facility-initially intended to handle the HondaJet-just successfully concluded its first PC-12 annual inspection and is equipped to provide modifications, avionics upgrades, and AOG support to the region's hundreds of Honda and Pilatus aircraft.

"We are thrilled to expand our Pilatus support and complete our first PC-12 annual inspection at St. Augustine," said Charlie Amento, Banyan's v-p and director of MRO services. "Adding PC-24 capabilities and expanding our PC-12 services reflects our commitment to providing world-class maintenance solutions and meeting the needs of our growing customer base throughout Florida and beyond."