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Pilatus Establishes Authorised Centre in Southern Africa

October 11, 2016

3 min read

Key Takeaways

Pilatus has established an Authorised Pilatus Centre in Southern Africa.
The centre is located at Rand Airport in Johannesburg.
The centre provides maintenance and support services for PC-12 and PC-6 aircraft.
The centre has sold over 35 PC-12 aircraft across the African continent since its founding.
Pilatus has a strong presence in Africa, with a focus on supporting the local market and addressing regional challenges.

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Strategic Implications

This move may indicate Pilatus' confidence in the African market and its commitment to supporting local customers. The centre's focus on maintenance and support services could also suggest a strategy to increase customer retention and loyalty. Additionally, the centre's involvement in conservation efforts, such as tracking poachers, may indicate a broader corporate social responsibility initiative.

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What Happened

Pilatus Expands Presence in Africa with New Centre

Pilatus has established an Authorised Pilatus Centre in Southern Africa, located at Rand Airport in Johannesburg. The centre provides maintenance and support services for PC-12 and PC-6 aircraft, and has sold over 35 aircraft across the African continent since its founding. The centre is staffed by 25 employees and is involved in conservation efforts, such as tracking poachers. This is the first time Pilatus has had a presence in South Africa, and the company is now looking to offer sales and maintenance services for the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet in the region. The centre was established by a partnership between three South African aviation enthusiasts, and has been supported by Pilatus since its inception. The company’s experience and understanding of the African market have been instrumental in its success, and it is now well-positioned to support the growing demand for Pilatus aircraft in the region. This was first reported by Pilatus.

Companies Mentioned

Pilatus SwissAv North American Tanzania Kruger National Park Rhino Conservation

Topics

Pilatus Africa Authorised Centre African Market PC-12 Sales PC-6 Maintenance Conservation Efforts

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Pilatus Establishes Authorised Centre in Southern Africa

October 11, 2016

3 min read

Key Takeaways

Pilatus has established an Authorised Pilatus Centre in Southern Africa.
The centre is located at Rand Airport in Johannesburg.
The centre provides maintenance and support services for PC-12 and PC-6 aircraft.
The centre has sold over 35 PC-12 aircraft across the African continent since its founding.
Pilatus has a strong presence in Africa, with a focus on supporting the local market and addressing regional challenges.

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Strategic Implications

This move may indicate Pilatus' confidence in the African market and its commitment to supporting local customers. The centre's focus on maintenance and support services could also suggest a strategy to increase customer retention and loyalty. Additionally, the centre's involvement in conservation efforts, such as tracking poachers, may indicate a broader corporate social responsibility initiative.

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What Happened

Pilatus Expands Presence in Africa with New Centre

Pilatus has established an Authorised Pilatus Centre in Southern Africa, located at Rand Airport in Johannesburg. The centre provides maintenance and support services for PC-12 and PC-6 aircraft, and has sold over 35 aircraft across the African continent since its founding. The centre is staffed by 25 employees and is involved in conservation efforts, such as tracking poachers. This is the first time Pilatus has had a presence in South Africa, and the company is now looking to offer sales and maintenance services for the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet in the region. The centre was established by a partnership between three South African aviation enthusiasts, and has been supported by Pilatus since its inception. The company’s experience and understanding of the African market have been instrumental in its success, and it is now well-positioned to support the growing demand for Pilatus aircraft in the region. This was first reported by Pilatus.

Companies Mentioned

Pilatus SwissAv North American Tanzania Kruger National Park Rhino Conservation

Topics

Pilatus Africa Authorised Centre African Market PC-12 Sales PC-6 Maintenance Conservation Efforts