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Pilatus Wins Contract for Spanish Air Force's Next-Generation Trainer

January 31, 2020

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Key Takeaways

Pilatus wins contract for 24 PC-21s to replace Casa C-101 jet trainers.
PC-21 is a single-engine turboprop trainer aircraft.
Training system includes simulators, spare parts, and logistics support.
Pilot training starts in 2021.
PC-21 reduces training costs by over 50% compared to comparable jet trainers.

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Strategic Implications

This contract may indicate Pilatus's growing presence in the European market and its ability to compete with larger defense contractors. The PC-21's cost-effectiveness and eco-friendliness could set a new standard for military training platforms, potentially benefiting Pilatus's existing customers and attracting new ones.

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What Happened

Pilatus PC-21 to Replace Casa C-101 Jet Trainers in Spanish Air Force

The Spanish Air Force has selected Pilatus’s PC-21 as its new next-generation trainer, replacing the Casa C-101 jet trainers used since 1980. The contract, worth over 200 million euros, includes simulators, spare parts, and logistics support. Pilatus has committed to delivering 24 PC-21s, with pilot training starting in 2021. The company’s Chairman, Oscar J. Schwenk, expressed enthusiasm for the contract, citing the PC-21’s advanced training system and cost-effectiveness. The PC-21 has already been sold to nine air forces, including Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates.

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