Pilatus Aircraft Ltd

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd designs and builds airplanes in Switzerland. The company was founded in 1939. It makes aircraft for private and business travel. It also builds planes for air ambulance work and special missions. In addition, it produces training systems for military pilots. The company is fully owned by Swiss shareholders.

The company serves private owners and business operators. Air ambulance services use its aircraft to move patients. Special mission operators fly its planes for surveillance and other tasks. Air forces around the world use Pilatus trainers to teach new pilots. The company supports these customers with service centers and sales centers across many countries.

Pilatus produces four main aircraft types. The PC-24 is a twin engine business jet. It is used for private travel, air ambulance flights, and special missions. The PC-12 PRO is a single engine turboprop that serves the same roles. The PC-21 is an advanced trainer for military pilot instruction. The PC-7 MKX is a basic trainer that prepares students for more complex aircraft.

The company offers support programs for aircraft owners. CrystalCare provides warranty and service coverage. The MyPilatus client portal gives owners access to technical publications. Crew training helps pilots learn to operate the aircraft safely. A worldwide network of service centers and sales centers provides direct support.

Pilatus has group companies in several regions. Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd operates from Colorado and other states. Pilatus Aircraft Australia handles sales in Australia and New Zealand. It also supports military fleets in that region. Pilatus Aircraft Ibérica in Seville opened in 2024 to add production capacity for the PC-12 PRO and PC-24. Pilatus Aircraft Central Europe in Germany provides sales, maintenance, training, and aircraft management.

The company has delivered about 4,400 aircraft. It employs about 3,678 people. In 2025 it reported sales of CHF 1.672 billion. Incoming orders totaled CHF 1.869 billion. The head office is in Stans, Switzerland.

Services

• CrystalCare warranty and service
• MyPilatus client portal
• Technical publications
• Worldwide service centres
• Sales centre network
• Crew training
• Maintenance
• Aircraft management