Wedoany.com Report, On March 10, 2026, Pilatus Aircraft announced that Life Flight Network, a U.S. non-profit air medical transport organization, has signed a ten-year agreement confirming the purchase of twelve PC-12 PRO aircraft, with additional options reserved for future fleet expansion. The delivery of these aircraft is expected to commence in 2027, demonstrating a long-term commitment to advanced air medical capabilities.
As one of the larger non-profit air medical transport organizations in the United States, the twelve PC-12 PRO aircraft covered by Life Flight Network's agreement are all configured as turnkey medevac aircraft. These aircraft will be provided by Pilatus Aircraft USA, Inc. through its operational base in Broomfield, Colorado, and will be fully equipped for intensive care unit-level care and transport. This makes Life Flight Network the launch customer in the U.S. for the PC-12 PRO with an air medical interior. For nearly fifty years since its founding, Life Flight Network has been recognized for its clinical expertise, operational stability, and rapid response across diverse and remote terrains. The introduction of the PC-12 PRO will help it upgrade its existing fleet and enhance its ability to provide safe and efficient transport within its service area.
Ben Clayton, CEO of Life Flight Network, stated: "This ten-year agreement is a pivotal step in our organization's growth. The PC-12 PRO offers the performance, reliability, and advanced safety technology needed to serve communities in the Pacific Northwest, the Mountain West, and Hawaii. We are focused on investing in aircraft that improve patient care, support our crews, and maintain the highest safety standards." Thomas Bosshard, CEO of Pilatus Aircraft USA, Inc., added: "The PC-12 PRO is a proven platform ideally suited for air medical missions. With its advanced avionics suite, exceptional performance, integrated safety features like auto-land, and a U.S.-designed and manufactured medical interior, it delivers outstanding safety and operational flexibility. We are proud to support Life Flight Network as they continue their vital mission of critical care transport."
The PC-12 PRO is a high-performance single-engine turboprop aircraft designed for multiple missions, equipped with the Garmin G3000 Prime avionics system and enhanced features like auto-land safety technology. Its ability to access shorter, remote runways allows it to meet the geographical challenges of the Pacific Northwest, the Mountain West, and Hawaii, supporting rapid mission readiness while maintaining high safety standards. The PC-12 PRO deliveries starting in 2027 will enable Life Flight Network to achieve sustained growth and service expansion under this long-term partnership.
