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 its long-running PC-6 Porter aircraft, known for its exceptional short-field performance, with production ceasing in early 2019.
- The decision to end the PC-6's nearly 60-year production run, which saw around 600 units built, is primarily due to declining orders.
- Pilatus will continue to take orders for the PC-6 until mid-2018 and has committed to supporting the existing fleet for at least 20 more years.
- No layoffs will occur as a result of the discontinuation, with employees from the PC-6 line transitioning to the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet program.
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