Pilatus PC-21 Reaches Milestone

The company announced the fleet has marked 500,000 flying hours.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 04:27 PM ET

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Pilatus said its PC-21 fleet has achieved 500,000 flight hours, many accrued by military aviators. [Courtesy: Pilatus Aircraft]

Key Takeaways:

The Pilatus PC-21 fleet, comprising 250 aircraft, has achieved 500,000 flight hours, predominantly by military pilots from air forces across Europe, Australasia, and the Middle East.
The PC-21 is highlighted as a highly efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable platform for military pilot training, featuring state-of-the-art equipment, smart avionics, and reduced fuel consumption.
Pilatus offers a comprehensive PC-21 training system that includes the aircraft, flight simulators, mission planning and debriefing systems, and virtual reality tools for a complete educational experience.

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You are probably aware there has been an increase in flight training over the past 20 years, and a number of those people are training in Pilatus aircraft. This week the company announced the PC-21 fleet of 250 has achieved 500,000 flight hours, with military pilots accruing many of those.

According to Pilatus Aircraft, its customers include air forces in Europe, Australasia, and the Middle East. The Swiss Air Force has used the PC-21 to train its future military pilots since 2008. One of the largest users of the aircraft is the Spanish Air Force, which purchased an additional 16 PC-21s and associated simulators in March 2023, making it the airplane’s largest operator in Europe.