Pilatus Training System Sets Historic Milestone Amid Strong Demand for Military Pilot Training
The global fleet of just under 250 PC-21 training aircraft recently set a historic milestone with over 500,000 successful hours in the air. Breaking Defense reports that experience with current customers shows a 50% reduction in training costs. Ioannis Papachristofilou, VP Government Aviation at Pilatus, emphasizes the PC-21’s efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The Spanish Air Force is now the largest PC-21 operator in Europe, following the purchase of additional aircraft and simulators in March 2023.