Life Flight Network orders a dozen PC-12 PROs with aeromedical interior

The largest non-profit air medical transport provider in the U.S. signs a 10-year agreement with Pilatus for the new aircraft.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 6:23pm

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Pilatus announced that Life Flight Network, the largest non-profit air medical transport provider in the nation, has ordered twelve PC-12 PRO aircraft and signed a ten-year agreement, with additional options for future fleet expansion. The aircraft will be configured with an aeromedical interior capable of providing ICU-level care and transport, and deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027 through Pilatus's Broomfield-based operation.

Why it matters

This agreement represents a major investment by Life Flight Network to modernize its fleet and enhance its ability to provide safe, efficient and life-saving transportation throughout its service region in the Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West, and Hawaii. The PC-12 PRO's advanced avionics, performance capabilities, and integrated safety features make it well-suited for air medical missions.

The details

The medevac-configured PC-12 PROs have a large cargo door and lift system to facilitate quick and easy patient loading, and a nine-meter, pressurized cabin to comfortably accommodate patients, crew and medical equipment. The aircraft also feature the Garmin 3000 avionics system and a suite of safety features, including the new Safety Autoland System.

  • Deliveries of the PC-12 PRO aircraft are scheduled to begin in 2027.

The players

Life Flight Network

The largest non-profit air medical transport provider in the United States.

Pilatus Aircraft USA

The U.S. subsidiary of the Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus, which is providing the PC-12 PRO aircraft to Life Flight Network.

Ben Clayton

The CEO of Life Flight Network.

Thomas Bosshard

The CEO of Pilatus Aircraft USA.

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What they’re saying

“This ten-year agreement represents a transformational step forward for our organization. The PC-12 PRO provides the performance, reliability, and advanced safety technology necessary to serve our communities across the Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West, and Hawaii. We are committed to investing in aircraft that enhance patient care, support our crews, and uphold the highest standards of safety.”

— Ben Clayton, CEO, Life Flight Network

“The PC-12 PRO is a proven platform ideally suited for air medical missions. With its advanced avionics suite, exceptional performance capabilities, integrated Safety Autoland technology, and US-designed and -built medical interior, it delivers unmatched safety and operational flexibility. We are proud to support Life Flight Network as they continue their vital mission of providing critical care transport.”

— Thomas Bosshard, CEO, Pilatus Aircraft USA

What’s next

Deliveries of the PC-12 PRO aircraft to Life Flight Network are scheduled to begin in 2027 through Pilatus's Broomfield-based operation.

The takeaway

This agreement between Life Flight Network and Pilatus represents a significant investment in modernizing the air medical transport provider's fleet with aircraft that offer advanced safety features, performance capabilities, and aeromedical interiors to enhance patient care and crew support throughout its service region.