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LOOP News 9 MAY 07: LUCKY 7 FOR PILATUSSWISS manufacturer Pilatus has just delivered its 700th PC-12 single-engine turboprop aircraft. It's the world's top-selling turbine business aircraft - and Pilatus is already hard at work on a follow-up model. The 700th aircraft went to David Fountain, a private investor based in Halifax, Nova Scotia - and it replaces one he has flown since 2001. Fountain said, "The Pilatus PC-12 is an exceptional personal aircraft. With its speed, range, comfort and reliability it has no rivals in its class. I have had a great deal of pleasure flying my first one throughout North America and I look forward to many exciting trips in my second PC-12." Thomas Hunziker, President and CEO of Pilatus Business Aircraft, said, "The greatest advocates of the PC-12 are often those who know the aircraft best - its current owners and pilots. Each year, many existing PC-12 owners become repeat customers because of the PC-12's proven performance. And also, no doubt, because it is a lot of fun to fly!" Pilatus recently sent its prototype Next Generation PC-12 to the USA for flight tests. While making its first transatlantic journey from Switzerland, the aircraft stopped at Iqaluit, Canada for a series of cold weather trials, before arriving at Pilatus' North American headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado. "The entire transatlantic flight was great, " said Ulli Gehling, Pilatus program director. "All systems operated perfectly and the aircraft completed its cold weather testing a day early." The cold weather trials evaluated the performance of the electrical system, battery power for engine start up, avionics start up and displays, and verified their operation. Slated for certification at the end of 2007, the Next Generation PC-12 features a number of improvements, including fully integrated Honeywell Primus Apex avionics, a new cockpit designed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA, and a more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engine. The aircraft is scheduled for certification at the end of 2007. W: www.pilatus-aircraft.com |                      | ||||||
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