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Pilatus PC-12 PRO certified for emergency autoland in the U.S. and Europe

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The PC-12 PRO has received FAA and EASA certification for a Garmin-based emergency Autoland system that can take control if the pilot becomes incapacitated, select a suitable airport and complete the landing without pilot input. The approval marks a significant safety milestone for Pilatus’ latest single-engine turboprop.

Discovered 2026-09-27T23:05:20.802437-07:00 | 2026-09-27T23:05:20.802437-07:00

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  • FAA and EASA certification clears the PC-12 PRO’s emergency Autoland system for operation in both the U.S. and Europe.
  • The system can assume control after pilot incapacitation, choose an airport and complete the landing automatically, adding a significant safety capability to the single-engine turboprop segment.

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2026-09-27T23:05:20.802437-07:00
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