Pilatus pilot Xavier Thomi has turned his hobby into a valuable asset for his work. Using 3D printing, he's created functional components such as adapters and cable protectors.

Pilatus has successfully completed tests for the PC-24 on unpaved surfaces, including dry dirt, grass, wet dirt, snow and gravel runways. The aircraft performed well with no significant issues noted.

Air Transat has reached a tentative agreement with its pilots' union, preventing a planned strike and flight cancellations. The proposed preliminary contract agreement features a 59% salary increase over five years and 'major improvements' to working conditions.

Gary Williams, a retired pilot, shares his experiences with aircraft ferry flights from Stans to Australia. He has flown both PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft and enjoys the variety and challenges of each flight.

Ashley Fredricks, Chief Pilot at Western Aircraft, shares her inspiring story of becoming a professional pilot and breaking barriers for women in aviation. Breaking Defense reports on this exclusive interview with Fredricks, who has over 100 hours of experience flying the PC-24.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS Central Operations) took delivery of its first PC-24 in early May 2019. Chief pilot Damien Heath gives us his thoughts on the expanded fleet and talks to us about his experience as a PC-24 pilot.

Pilatus Post spoke with Jan and Stefan Greub, who share their experiences as airline and test pilots at Pilatus. Jan began his career after initially planning to be a military pilot, while Stefan is involved in the development of the PC-24 aircraft.

Matthew 'Fish' Hartkop, team leader of experimental flight tests department at Pilatus, shared his insights on flying experience and favorite aircraft. Hartkop flew over 90 different aircraft in his career, including the F/A-18 Super Hornet and PC-21.

PC-24 test pilot Paul Mulcahy shares his experiences flying the PC-24 and Catalina, citing lessons learned from various aircraft types. He has flown countless aircraft, including twin-jet business jets, and has accumulated significant flight hours in the Catalina.

Reto Amstutz, former Patrouille Suisse team member, shares his insights on flying and piloting. Breaking Defense reports that he now leads Pilatus' Flight Operations department, where he conducts flight tests, ferry flights, and customer demos for various aircraft types.

The Air Line Pilots Association has defended its safety record amid a new mandate from the Trump administration to 'purge DEI from our skies'. The US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a new mandatory 'Operations Specification' requiring all commercial airlines to formally commit to merit-based hiring for pilots.

Two US pilots, Fabio Espinal Nunez and Brad Schlenker, were detained in Guinea after a routine fuel stop turned into an armed confrontation on the ramp at Conakry's Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport. The crew claimed they had clearance to land, but Guinean authorities accuse them of violating national sovereignty.

Piper Aircraft has entered into a fleet agreement with Air India to supply 31 Archer DX aircraft starting in 2025. The airline also holds an option for 62 additional aircraft through 2027.

Piper Aircraft has announced a fleet agreement with FTEJerez for the acquisition of 20 new Piper Archer DX aircraft. The first 10 units were delivered in December 2024, further solidifying FTEJerez's position as a leader in flight training.

Piper Aircraft has selected eight new brand ambassadors for its ambassador program, which supports students at select Flight School Alliance programs. These students will share their experiences and interests with social media followers, Breaking Defense reports.

Piper Aircraft has announced its principal sponsorship of the Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA) AeroEducate program, a free online resource designed to inspire K-12 students to explore aviation and aerospace. According to Piper Aircraft, Inc.

Piper Aircraft is proud to announce its first domestic order for the newly-introduced diesel-powered multi-engine trainer, the Seminole DX. Skyborne Airline Academy has placed an order for five aircraft, marking a significant milestone in advancing pilot training capabilities.

Piper Aircraft reported a strong year with 291 aircraft deliveries in 2024, representing a nearly 20% increase over 2023. The growth is attributed to the successful launch of the M700 FURY, Piper's new flagship model, Breaking Defense reports.

Piper Aircraft has secured its largest domestic trainer order in company history from the University of North Dakota's John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, Breaking Defense reports.

Piper Aircraft has announced the new PA-44 Seminole DX, powered by DeltaHawk's FA-certified DHK4A180 engine. The aircraft features a diesel-powered compression ignition system and is designed to operate on heavy fuel.