Pilatus Halts Aircraft Deliveries to U.S. Over Tariffs

Switzerland faces 39 percent import tax imposed by the Trump administration.

Zach Vasile

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 09:50 AM ET

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The Pilatus PC-24 in flight. [Courtesy: Pilatus Aircraft]

Key Takeaways:

Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has temporarily ceased deliveries of its PC-12 and PC-24 business jets to U.S. customers due to newly imposed tariffs.
The company attributes this halt to a "significant competitive disadvantage" caused by a 39 percent U.S. tariff on Switzerland.
Pilatus is considering reallocating U.S.-bound aircraft to other markets and is accelerating plans to expand its manufacturing base within the U.S., including a facility in Sarasota, Florida.
This situation reflects a broader impact of tariffs on foreign aircraft manufacturers, with other companies like Embraer and Airbus also facing challenges in delivering aircraft to U.S. clients.

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Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus said it has temporarily stopped deliveries of its PC-12 and PC-24 business jets to customers in the U.S. because of costly new tariffs.

“The new customs tariff imposed by the U.S. authorities represents a significant competitive disadvantage for Pilatus,” the company told Reuters on Friday. “In the short term, the tariff will lead to a temporary halt in deliveries and thus to a temporary interruption of U.S. business.”