As the certification of the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet inches closer, Pilatus announced it is discontinuing the product that helped grow the company decades ago — the PC-6 Porter. The Porter has become known as a terrific short- and unimproved field performer and it’s seen one of the longest continuous production runs of any airplane model since it first rolled off the line in Switzerland in 1959.
Pilatus Discontinues PC-6 Porter
Key Takeaways:
- Pilatus is discontinuing the production of its iconic PC-6 Porter aircraft, known for its excellent short-field performance, after nearly 60 years due to declining orders and the natural end of its product life cycle.
- The PC-6, which helped Pilatus gain worldwide recognition, will cease production in early 2019, though orders can be placed until mid-2018.
- Pilatus has committed to supporting the existing PC-6 fleet for at least 20 years and will transfer current production staff to the PC-24 line, ensuring no layoffs.
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