Founded in 1939, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd is the only Swiss company to develop, produce and sell aircraft to customers around the world: from the legendary Pilatus Porter PC-6 to the best-selling single-engine turboprop in its class, the PC-12, and the PC-21, the training system of the future. The latest development is the PC-24 – the world’s first ever business jet for use on short unprepared runways. Domiciled in Stans, the company is certified to ISO 14001 in recognition of its efforts for the environment. With over 2,000 employees at its headquarters, Pilatus is one of the largest employers in Central Switzerland. Pilatus provides training for about 120 apprentices in 13 different professions – job training for young people has always been a very high priority at Pilatus.
5th legacy pass Pilatus PC-9 C-410, PC-7 T7-FUN and PC-21 A-106. AIR 14 Payerne – Swiss Air Force 100th Anniversary
Airport Buochs, the homebase of Pilatus, is owned 50 percent by Pilatus and 50 percent by the Canton Nidwalden.
Besides its Stans plant, the Pilatus group has plants at Adelaide in South Australia and in Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Pilatus PC-12NG HB-FXN
Aircraft
Pilatus PC-6
Pilatus PC-7
Pilatus PC-9
Pilatus PC-12
Pilatus PC-21
Pilatus PC-24 mockup
Pilatus PC-24
Beech Pilatus PC-9 Mk.2 – In order to compete in the United States JPATS competition, Pilatus and Beechcraft developed an extensively modified version of the PC-9, initially called the Beech Pilatus PC-9 Mk. II which won out over seven other contenders. It was later renamed the Beechcraft T-6A Texan II and is now built and marketed independently by Beechcraft. Over 700 are to be built for the United States Air Force and United States Navy, with Pilatus receiving royalties.
Photos Rob Vogelaar
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