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News archive: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd

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26 February The rugged touchscreen display carries EASA and FAA TSO C113 certification for demanding operational and training environments.

ScioTeq RDU-3068 powers PC-7 MKX training cockpit

The decision deepens an almost three decade partnership between the companies and supports military pilot training across several European air forces.

29 January The Sarasota site will support US aircraft assembly and create 200 jobs over the next five years.

Pilatus brings production to Florida with Sarasota launch

The company has broken ground on its flagship US site, part of a long-term expansion effort to meet global demand and boost North American support.

27 March 2025 Pilatus’s PC-7 MKX trainer, equipped with Garmin’s flight deck, has been ordered by the French and Dutch air forces.

Pilatus selects G3000 PRIME for PC-7 MKX

Garmin's integrated flight deck system provides modern avionics capabilities, advanced safety features and seamless integration with third-party cockpit displays.

20 March 2025 The G3000 PRIME flight deck features 14-inch edge-to-edge touchscreen displays, seamlessly integrating advanced flight management, safety and connectivity tools.

Pilatus selects G3000 PRIME for PC-12 PRO cockpit

The Garmin integrated flight deck features high-resolution touchscreens, automation tools and advanced connectivity to enhance pilot efficiency and safety.

15 August 2024

IS&S receives contract for military MFD and Mission Computers

This marks the latest OEM contract for IS&S building on existing OEM programs with Pilatus Aircraft for the PC-24, Textron for the King Air 260/360, and Boeing for the KC-46A, KC-767A and the T-7A.

10 April 2024 Pilatus engineers carried out an extensive campaign of flight tests to expand the entire envelope for the higher design weights.

Latest PC-24 offers more range and payload

The Payload Range Increase Program focused on increasing the payload capacity and range, while retaining the PC-24's aerodynamic characteristics and flight handling, so that meant no major changes to the external shape.

25 January 2024 Pilatus will rent a spacious facility from RUAG Real Estate AG at the new site at Emmen airfield.

Pilatus acquires RUAG's Swiss manufacturing capability

Pilatus will rent a spacious facility from RUAG's real estate business at the new site at Emmen airfield. Future operations will be directed exclusively to making parts and components for aircraft production in Stans.

11 October 2023 The new PC-24 model.

PC-24 gains range, payload, and optional divan bed

The payload increase was achieved by refining both wing and fuselage structural elements to reduce the airframe empty weight while simultaneously increasing the maximum gross take-off weight limit.

17 May 2023 The crowds turn out for a landmark occasion for Anthem.

PC-12 is first to fly with Anthem in control

Honeywell Anthem's core architectural system offers a 50% reduction in size, weight and power and greater installation flexibility when compared to Honeywell's Primus Epic integrated avionics system.

25 November 2021 Pilatus launched its newest trainer, PC-7 MKX at the Dubai Airshow.

Pilatus upgrades avionics for latest variant PC-7

The new version of the PC-7 trainer features improved avionics and cockpit displays. The turboprop aircraft is aimed at the military basic training market.

7 April 2021 Under a new agreement, Strata will supply the PC-24 with engine mounting flaps, the tail horizontal flap and conical stabiliser.

Pilatus turns to UAE to source hot-press composite parts

A seven-year deal will see United Arab Emirates' based Strata Manufacturing Company engine mounting flaps, the horizontal flap of the aircraft's tail and the conical stabiliser for the tail.

10 January 2021 The Pilatus team celebrate an important milestone.

Pilatus delivers PC-24 number one hundred

Investment in the PC-24 has helped Pilatus to secure jobs at its Swiss site on a long-term basis. It is also working on further optimisations to ensure the order book remains buoyant.