Pilatus Reinforces Its Brand Presence in the U.S
The company plans to integrate US-based Skytech Inc into the newly established Pilatus Aircraft USA, headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado.
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Pilatus Expands Footprint in the United States
Pilatus signed an agreement to develop 17 acres on the north side of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ) to construct a new state-of-the-art sales and service facility. The new Pilatus customer center will manage aircraft sales, service, design and delivery of Pilatus aircraft in the Southeastern United States. The U.S. is Pilatus’ largest market for its business aircraft.
Eviation Completes First Flight of All-Electric Plane Alice.
Alice lifted off at 7:10 a.m. from Grant County International Airport (MWH) in Moses Lake, WA, flying for 8 minutes at an altitude of 3,500 feet. This trailblazing flight of the technology demonstrator provided Eviation with invaluable data to further optimize the aircraft for commercial production.
Jetfly partners with Ravenair for UK flying
First Pilatus PC-12NG (G-OJFA) is now on Ravenair’s AOC, Jetfly has four fully trained UK pilots already supporting the first aircraft and is training more in line with G-registry rules as demand escalates.
Second Beechcraft Denali joins the flight test program
The second Denali flight test vehicle milestone flight follows the Denali prototype, which completed its first flight in November 2021.
Tradewind Aviation orders 20 new PC-12 NGX
The first single-engine turboprop is slated for delivery in the third quarter 2022, with the remaining orders scheduled to deliver over the next five years at a rate of three to four PC-12 NGX per year.
Beechcraft Denali enters flight test phase with landmark first flight
The milestone first flight is a major step for the clean-sheet design aircraft and begins the important flight test program that substantiates the segment-leading performance expected of the Denali.
PlaneSense Fractional Program Takes Delivery of 75th Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft
The company has acquired more PC-12s new from the manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft than any other operator in the world. PlaneSense, Inc. and Pilatus Aircraft, Ltd, have enjoyed a long partnership, working closely to ensure the PC-12 remains the most reliable aircraft in its class.
Beechcraft King Air 360/360ER and 260 aircraft achieve EASA certification
Renowned for their versatility and reliability, King Air turboprops have been a popular choice across Europe with more than 460 aircraft throughout the region. Nearly half of all King Airs in Europe are owned and operated in France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Beechcraft King Air 260 twin turboprops gets new interiors and cabin amenities
The King Air 260 cabin, which seats seven passengers, is configured to maximize passenger comfort. The cabin has been designed to create a spacious environment that offers ample legroom at every seating station.