"One of its Best Years Ever" Crows Swiss Manufacturer

Pilatus had another good year in 2022, delivering 133 aircraft and raking in new contracts as it sailed upriver against a current of supply chain disruptions.

The company delivered 40 PC-24s, 80 PC-12 NGXs, 10 PC-21s and 3 PC-6s overall, while finding more customers and reinforcing previous relationships. The company notes that it "virtually doubled" its business with Tradewind Aviation after receiving their purchase agreement for 20 additional PC-12 NGXs.

Overall, the company saw sales of 1.3 billion Swiss francs, with operating income of 226 million francs. Total orders amounted to 1.6 billion Swiss francs, a result the company referred to as a "very positive set of results". 

“Rarely has the company had to operate in such a geopolitically unpredictable period. Never before have we encountered such serious supply chain difficulties," said Markus Bucher, CEO of Pilatus. "Pilatus has achieved a lot whilst also benefiting from exceptionally high demand for our unique aircraft."

Hansueli Loosli, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pilatus said the usual faves once again made up the bulk of new business. “I’m very happy with the year-end results and the Pilatus team performed very well. Our PC-12 NGXs and PC-24s were, and are, absolute bestsellers, our order books are full. No new orders for trainer aircraft were signed last year, but the demand is there in Government Aviation as well, and we receive a high volume of enquiries. I’m very confident that we will reel in an order soon!”

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