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.
Pilatus has delivered its PC-12 NGX to Dirceu Julio Gatto, a Brazilian entrepreneur and agricultural producer. The aircraft was handed over by Synerjet's sales manager, Alexandre Morais, on Gatto's property in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Tradewind Aviation has signed an order for 20 brand-new Pilatus PC-12 NGX single-engine turboprop aircraft, expanding its fleet to 38. The first delivery is expected in Q3 2022, with remaining orders scheduled over the next five years at a rate of three to four per year.
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd reported a strong backlog of orders for its PC-12 NGX and PC-24 aircraft at the National Business Aviation Association's annual Convention & Exhibition. CEO Markus Bucher stated that sales exceed original projections, driven by robust demand in the business aviation market.
Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Pilatus achieved impressive results in 2020, with turnover and operating income exceeding expectations. The company delivered 129 aircraft, including 41 PC-24s and 82 PC-12 NGXs, and has a well-filled order book of 1.
Pilatus has unveiled the third-generation PC-12 NGX, boasting significant improvements over its predecessor. With an autothrottle, improved engine, smarter avionics, and a re-designed cabin, the aircraft promises enhanced safety, comfort, and productivity.
Pilatus unveiled its new PC-12 NGX single-engine turboprop aircraft at NBAA-BACE, with strong demand reported across the global network. Dion Weisler, President and CEO of HP, was the first owner to purchase the new aircraft, citing its substantial innovation improvements.
Pilatus has unveiled the PC-12 NGX at the National Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, featuring an improved engine, smarter avionics, and a redesigned cabin. The aircraft boasts advanced features like Prist-free fuel operation and a digital autothrottle system.