The Pilatus PC-12 is a single-engine turboprop built by the Swiss manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft. The main market for this passenger and cargo aircraft is corporate transport and regional airliner operators. The PC-12 is powered by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 turboprop engine and certified for single-pilot IFR operations. Up to 9 passengers (6 - 8 in executive seating version) could be transported. The range is approximately 1600 NM.