• The Swiss Air Force has used the Pilatus PC-21 for jet pilot training since 2008.
• The PC-21 display layout and systems mirror those of the F/A-18 Hornet.
• The training concept has proven its worth over the past ten years.
• The PC-21 has reduced pollutant emissions and costs associated with pilot training.
• Two further PC-21s were added to the fleet in 2012.
• A ground-based training system with a simulator and 'Mission Planning and Debriefing System' is also part of the training program

This successful training program may indicate the value of adopting similar approaches to pilot training in other countries. The use of a PC-21 with a F/A-18 Hornet-like cockpit environment may suggest a focus on preparing pilots for modern fighter jets. The reduced emissions and costs associated with the PC-21 could have implications for the broader aviation industry.