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2026
27 May

ReleaseCleveland Wheel & Brake Systems and Pilatus extend relationship

22 April Sustainability is central to the project, as the building has been designed to meet LEED Gold standards with integrated solar energy generation.

Pilatus begins construction of Colorado delivery and engineering hub

The site will bring together customer handovers, design work and processing, as the company deepens its presence in its biggest market.

15 April

ReleasePC-12 PRO simulator certified for pilot training

3 February

ReleaseSkyryse achieves $1.15B valuation, raises over $300M Series C to advance certification and scaling of its universal operating system for flight, SkyOS

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.

2025
20 March 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.

14 March

ReleaseThe most advanced single has landed: introducing the Pilatus PC-12 PRO

2024
17 July

ReleaseDovetail Electric Aviation showcases revolutionary hydrogen-electric powerplant prototype in Spain

25 January 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.

2023
21 December

Boom Supersonic selects Anthem integrated flight deck for Overture

Honeywell successfully completed the first flight of its Anthem integrated flight deck using its Pilatus PC-12 test aircraft in May 2023, paving the way for Federal Aviation Administration certification.

13 July

Release75 flying PC-12s enjoy MT's Silent 7 propeller

17 May 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.

12 May

ReleaseHENSOLDT's Kalaetron Attack develops quickly

12 May

ReleasePilatus hands over the 2,000th PC-12 to PlaneSense®

1 May

ReleasePilatus PC-12 fleet surpasses ten million flight hours

8 February

ReleaseHENSOLDT jamming system proves effectiveness in flight tests

2022
19 July

ReleasePilatus opens new US paint facility in Colorado

11 April

ReleasePilatus ends 2021 financial year flying high

2021
30 August

ReleaseSABCA announces contract for assembly of PC-12 aerostructures

27 July

ReleasePratt & Whitney Canada PT6 E-Series celebrates milestone: rapidly achieving 15,000 flight hours powering the Pilatus PC-12 NGX

4 May

ReleasePilatus delivers 1800th PC-12

3 May

ReleaseRUAG Aerostructures and Pilatus: a proven partnership

9 March

ReleaseHENSOLDT new airborne surveillance radar passes acceptance test

2020
2 February

ReleasePT6 turboprop engine makes general aviation history: 50,000th engine rolls off the Pratt & Whitney production line

2019
22 October

ReleasePilatus reveals the PC-12 NGX

21 October

ReleasePratt & Whitney launches the first dual-channel integrated electronic propeller and engine control system in the general aviation turboprop market

13 May

ReleaseGogo AVANCE L3 factory option for Pilatus PC-12 NG production aircraft

2018
22 October

ReleasePilatus opens new PC-12 NG and PC-24 US completions facility in Broomfield, Colorado

30 May

ReleasePPG aerospace coatings systems qualified by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd

24 May

ReleaseOGMA delivers 1500th Pilatus PC-12 shipset and consolidates its commitment to Aerostructures business

2017
30 March

ReleasePilatus PC-12 NG now approved for commercial operations in Europe

2015
17 November

ReleasePilatus enhances PC-12 NG for 2016

16 November

ReleaseHartzell introduces specially designed 5-blade carbon fibre propellers for PC-12

17 June

ReleaseLabinal Power Systems signs a long-term agreement with Pilatus Aircraft on power generation

2014
25 August

ReleasePilatus announces partnership with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd

11 February

ReleasePilatus enhances PC-12 NG for 2014

2013
7 August

ReleasePilatus opens joint venture company in China

30 May

ReleaseAspen's Connected Panel technology takes flight on Pilatus PC-12 NG aircraft

29 May

ReleasePilatus introduces connected flight deck for PC-12 NG

2010
19 October

ReleaseL-3 Trilogy™ ESI-1000 now standard on PC-12 NG

16 July

ReleasePratt & Whitney Canada joins Pilatus Aircraft Ltd in celebrating delivery of milestone 1,000th PT6-powered PC-12 NG aircraft

30 March

ReleasePC-12 assembly work: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd announced partnership with PZL Swidnik S.A. in Poland

2 February

ReleaseEsterline CMC Electronics supplies HUD and FMS for Pilatus PC-21 fleet selected by UAE Air Force and Air Defence

26 January

ReleasePC-12 NG deliveries reach a new high

2009
20 October

ReleasePC-12 NG makes progress in tough market

20 October

Release2010 PC-12 NG cockpit to feature cursor control device

24 January

ReleasePilatus reports another very good year

2008
6 October

ReleaseBarco steps up production of avionics displays for Honeywell's Primus Apex™ flight deck

25 July

ReleasePilatus announces additional certifications for the PC-12 NG

27 May

ReleasePilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd. delivers first PC-12 NG to customer