A chartered Bombardier Learjet 45 carrying Ajit Pawar, Indian Deputy Chief Minister, crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airfield on January 28, 2026. The aircraft, operated by VSR Ventures, was cleared for a second landing but went down short of the runway.
Platoon Aviation has taken delivery of its sixth PC-24 aircraft from Pilatus, expanding its fleet within just three years. Managing Director Deniz Weissenborn highlighted the demand for fast connections to European destinations, citing the popularity of holiday travel and business travel.
Pilatus handed over the fourth Super Versatile Jet to Platoon Aviation at AERO Friedrichshafen. The German charter operator now operates four PC-24s, with more on order.
Skytech Inc., a Pilatus dealer based in the eastern United States, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. With a long-standing relationship with Pilatus, the company has built up a strong spare parts distribution centre for the PC-12 fleet in North America.