Shoreline Aviation, the long-standing fixed base operator of Marshfield Municipal Airport, has expanded its managed fleet with the addition of a 2024 Pilatus PC-12 NGX turboprop aircraft. This new aircraft complements the company's existing PC-12 NG and is expected to be added to Shoreline's Charter Certificate by March. Its primary base will be at Norwood Memorial Airport in Southeastern Massachusetts.
“This is a great New England airplane,” says Shoreline Aviation President Keith Douglass. “It has tremendous short-field capability, so it can land at most local airfields. We love its versatility, its safety record, and the economics of running it. It’s a favorite among business people for its efficiency, affordability, and range. And people going skiing or hunting can get into places other planes can’t.”
The Pilatus PC-12 series, developed by Switzerland's Pilatus Aircraft, has been renowned for its versatility since its inception in 1991. The latest NGX model, introduced in 2020, features advancements such as the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP engine with full authority digital engine control—a first for single-engine turboprops—providing an autothrottle and 10% more usable horsepower. The aircraft also boasts updated Honeywell Epic avionics.
Shoreline Aviation President Keith Douglass highlighted the aircraft's suitability for the region, stating, "It has tremendous short-field capability, so it can land at most local airfields. We love its versatility, its safety record, and the economics of running it." The PC-12 NGX can operate from runways as short as 2,485 feet at maximum weight and is capable of using dirt, gravel, and grass surfaces. It can fly at speeds up to 290 knots (333 MPH), carry up to nine passengers with two pilots, and reach an altitude of 30,000 feet.