Pilatus has signed an agreement to develop a flagship sales, design, and service center in Bradenton, Florida. The facility will initially employ over 50 people and is expected to be operational by mid-2026.
Tradewind Aviation accepted delivery of their first PC-12 NGX from Pilatus, marking the start of twenty aircraft deliveries over five years. The milestone was celebrated at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport with executives from both companies.
Pilatus has confirmed very high demand for both the PC-12 NGX and PC-24 at the NBAA-BACE business aviation show. The company delivered 47 PC-12 NGX and 27 PC-24 by end of September 2022, with a total of 1,920 PC-12s and 116,000 flight hours accumulated since programme inception.
Pilatus has opened a new paint facility at their US Completions Centre in Broomfield, Colorado, investing $15 million in the project. The facility features three separate booths for efficient prep and painting, with production capacity forecasted to complete up to 100 aircraft annually.
Air Methods, an American company, has partnered with Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd to deploy its fleet of 22 PC-12s for aeromedical transportation and critical care logistics. Located in Greenwood Village, Colorado, Air Methods operates a total fleet of 450 helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, serving 48 states across the US.
Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd has launched an apprenticeship program in Broomfield, USA, introducing a traditional vocational model that combines classroom study with practical experience. According to Pilatus, the program offers valuable job skills, college credits, and full benefits.
Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd delivered the first PC-24 Super Versatile Jet to Chilean customer Ignacio del Rio at a ceremony in Santiago. The aircraft will be used in support of del Rio's agriculture and real estate businesses in South America.
Pilatus is showcasing the PC-12 NG turboprop and PC-24 Super Versatile Jet at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, highlighting their unique capabilities on unpaved runway surfaces. This event draws over 500,000 aviation enthusiasts from around the world.
Sabrina Sharkey, the first female demonstration pilot at Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd., shares her journey from working as a server in an airport restaurant to becoming a pilot. She has flown various aircraft and enjoys the diversity of her job.