Pilatus PC-21

Pilatus says it has struck an agreement with Lockheed Martin to pursue an F-35-focused upgrade to the training system built around its PC-21.

The Mentor 2 program aims to modernize and rationalize the elementary flight training phase.

In its annual report, published Feb. 19, Pilatus says the situation with suppliers post-COVID “remains challenging.”

The nature of the military pilot-training market is changing, driven by the exceptionally high cost of the process.

Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus says it is expecting numerous contracts for military training aircraft in 2024.

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

The UK’s Empire Test Pilots school has launched an uncrewed air systems (UAS) test pilot course, reflecting growing market needs.

Embraer is looking to grab a slice of Europe’s defense modernization pie with sales of the C-390 airlifter and A-29 Super Tucano.

Spain looks set to become Europe’s largest operator of the Pilatus PC-21 turboprop trainer after placing a top-up order for another 16 aircraft.