Pilatus Delivers Advanced Trainer Aircraft to Spanish Air Force

The Spanish Air Force has decided to buy another 16 PC-21s from Pilatus, following an initial order in early 2020. The contract makes Spain the largest operator of the PC-21 in Europe. The new aircraft will be used for elementary and basic training, with a focus on cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Pilatus’s Training System has exceeded expectations, according to Lieutenant Colonel Ildefonso Martínez-Pardo González. The company’s CEO, Markus Bucher, praised Spain’s decision as a testament to the PC-21’s capabilities.