Of the many private aircraft that have made a significant impact on the market in recent years, the Pilatus PC-12 is undoubtedly one of the most noteworthy. This single-engine turboprop aircraft manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft of Stans, Switzerland, has been on the market since 1991 and has become one of the best-selling high-performance utility aircraft of the last fifty years, despite heavy competition from American and European players.