Swiss producer of single engine aircrafts Pilatus have introduced the PC-12 NG - where the NG stands for “Next Generation”. As the name suggests, this is the successor to the top-selling PC-12.

The spacious passenger aircraft, with room for nine, has been upgraded to make this NG the largest member of the Pilatus family.

A more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engine allows the aircraft to climb up to 30,000 feet. It also boasts a fully integrated Honeywell Primus Apex avionics system. This is topped off by an aesthetically pleasing cockpit design by BMW Group Designworks USA.

Other features include powerful 250 watt landing lights, onboard weather radar and an electrically operated 53” x 52” cargo door. With the aerodynamically advanced airframe, the aircraft is excellent in economy, reliability, versatility and safety.

Pilatus has certainly added all the right thrills and frills to this New Generation model. Even its hefty $3.78 million price tag has not been a deterrent, and the PC-12 NG is already more popular than the first. In fact, demand is so high that it is already sold out till the end of 2009.