Oriens Aviation Places First Enhanced Pilatus PC-12 NGX in the UK

Oriens Aviation, sales and service center for Pilatus Aircraft in the British Isles, has delivered the newest ‘third-generation’ Pilatus PC-12 NGX to a private customer based in North West England.

The PC-12 NGX is the newest addition to the single-engine turboprop family.  Three years in the making, the NGX was unveiled during last year’s NBAA Show. It seats six to eight passengers and features an improved Pratt & Whitney PT6E-67XP engine, electronic propeller and a full authority digital engine control (FADEC) system. The cabin interior is modelled on the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet, in collaboration with BMW Designworks.  With 10% more window area, the cabin is brighter and features more headroom compared with the earlier PC-12 NG model. The executive version features fully reclining seats and improved lumbar comfort, while the NGX can also be outfitted with the latest in WiFi connectivity. A low-speed propeller mode delivers considerably reduced cabin noise for enhanced cabin comfort. An Advanced Cockpit Environment houses Honeywell’s Epic 2.0 avionics and a touchscreen avionics controller. 

New Pilatus PC-12 NGX’s are now sold out for 2020, with Oriens’ next NGX delivery scheduled in mid-2021.  However, Oriens does have access to near-new, low-time PC-12 NG inventory for UK and Ireland clients looking for immediate delivery.