Pilatus Aircraft

By Tony Osborne
The defense ministry announced on Oct. 14 plans to acquire eight PC-7MKXs, two flight simulators and training systems to replace 13 older model PC-7s.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Antoine Fafard
Aviation Week predicts deliveries of over 9,000 new business jets and nearly 2,800 turboprops over the 10-year-period, from 2025 through 2034.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Pilatus Aircraft officials have signed an agreement to develop 17 acres at the Sarasota Bradenton Airport in Florida and build a sales and service facility.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Graham Warwick
Energy-storing structure; load-optimized cabin walls; Europe’s flying ship project; and solar fuels take a step forward.
Emerging Technologies

By Brian Everstine
U.S. Special Operations Command is working to identify new requirements for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance as it prioritizes the OA-1K aircraft.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Tony Osborne
Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus says it is expecting numerous contracts for military training aircraft in 2024.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jeremy Kariuki
In a move to increase production capacity, Pilatus announced its plans to assume 230 employees and machinery from RUAG Aerostructures Schweiz AG in Switzerland.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Irish government will reexamine a need for an air combat and air intercept capability in five years despite growing concerns about the need for one.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Markus Bucher talks to Aviation Week about the Swiss company’s plan to increase the payload of the PC-24 business jet and shares thoughts on SAF use.
NBAA

By Thierry Dubois
Aerospace manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft says the raw materials shortage it experienced in 2022 has improved, however.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Pilatus delivered 133 aircraft in 2022, according to the OEM’s annual report for 2022 published March 2.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Angus Batey
The Pilatus PC-24—described by its manufacturer as a sui-generis “super versatile jet”—took a step closer to entering active service in the UK this week, as distributor Oriens Aviation brought two examples for a familiarization and demonstration tour.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Irish Air Corps has taken delivery of its three Pilatus PC-12NG intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
An attempt by U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) to acquire a new light attack aircraft has met with sharp scrutiny in the program’s first
Aircraft & Propulsion