✈️ PC-12 Active Fleet Reaches 1,528 Aircraft, Cementing Its North American Short-Haul Lead
Avi-Go data shows that from June 16 to July 16, 2026, the global active fleet of the Pilatus PC-12 reached 1,528 aircraft, with operations highly concentrated in North America. The US accounted for 30,832 flights, representing 76.2% of the Top 10 countries' total (40,468 flights); combined with Canada's 2,222 flights, North America's share exceeded 81%. Five European countries (France, Switzerland, UK, Germany, Italy) together accounted for approximately 4,611 flights, forming the second cluster, while Australia ranked third with 1,819 flights. This confirms the dominant position of this benchmark single-engine turboprop in the North American short-haul charter market, and echoes Cutter Aviation's achievement of the Pilatus 100-aircraft delivery milestone and its establishment of a new service center at KBJC, with aftermarket demand strengthening in parallel.
Impact: North America's substantial PC-12 installed base provides a stable customer source for aftermarket maintenance and FBOs; Europe and Australia, as secondary clusters, still offer room for channel penetration.
Recommendation: Service providers can densify their PC-12 maintenance and spare parts networks in core US states before Q4 2026; operators looking to expand should closely monitor the five European countries and the Australian market, moderately increasing capacity and localized services in the second half of 2026.