The initial development will include 54,000 square feet dedicated to maintenance activity, spare parts distribution and new aircraft deliveries, plus an additional 17,000 square feet of workshops, office and administrative space. The facility is expected to be operational by mid-2026. Future growth plans for Pilatus’ Bradenton location include final assembly for aircraft delivering to North and South America and may ultimately employ up to 300 people.

“We are very excited to take this significant growth step to support our customers with an outstanding ownership experience.” Thomas Bosshard, President and CEO of Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd stated.

Florida and the U.S. East Coast represent the highest concentration of Pilatus aircraft operations, sales and service activity in the world. In 2022, more than 6,200 Pilatus flight operations were conducted in the state of Florida alone.

“Our new facility in Bradenton will be a showcase for ‘Pilatus Class’ sales and service, and will be a flagship store that will serve as a model for our global network of Authorized Pilatus Sales and Service Centers.” added Justin Lazzeri, CEO of Pilatus’ Sales and Service Center for the U.S. East Coast.

The construction of the new Bradenton facility is part of a larger company strategy to support the growing fleet of more than 2,250 Pilatus aircraft already based in North and South America. The design of the facility and the customer experience best practices will be shared with the global network of independent Pilatus Authorized Sales and Service Centers so that owners and operators of Pilatus aircraft worldwide enjoy a consistent, seamless and exceptional ownership experience.