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Pilatus Expands US Presence with New Facility

January 26, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Pilatus breaks ground on new US facility in Sarasota, Florida.
The site will serve as a sales, service, and production center.
Future phases will include aircraft assembly.
Pilatus will create 200 new jobs in Florida over five years.

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Strategic Implications

This expansion may signal Pilatus' growing confidence in the US market, which could strengthen its competitive position against other aircraft manufacturers. The investment suggests a long-term commitment to serving American customers and may indicate a shift in production capacity from Switzerland to the United States.

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What Happened

Swiss Aircraft Maker Invests in Florida Production Site

Pilatus has officially started construction on a new sales, service, and production facility at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in Florida. The state-of-the-art center will serve as a flagship location for the company in the United States, taking quality, expertise, and customer experience to a new level. According to Pilatus, the facility will create approximately 200 new jobs over the next five years and support overall growth in response to strong global demand for the PC-12 and PC-24. This development was announced by Pilatus.

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