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 halted deliveries of its PC-12 and PC-24 business jets to U.S. customers due to a new, costly 39 percent tariff imposed by the U.S.
The U.S. market accounts for 40 percent of Pilatus's yearly orders, making the tariff a significant competitive disadvantage and causing a temporary interruption of U.S. business.
In response, Pilatus is considering reallocating aircraft intended for the U.S. to other markets and accelerating plans to expand its manufacturing base within the U.S., including a facility in Florida.
This tariff on Switzerland, following failed trade negotiations, is part of a broader trend where U.S. tariffs are reshaping how foreign aircraft manufacturers conduct business with 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.”