Western Aircraft, the top-selling Pilatus distributor, this month celebrated delivering their 100th PC-12 aircraft, to operator Butler Machinery Company. This PC-12 was Butlers third example, and brought the worldwide fleet of PC-12s in operation up to 583 total aircraft. The type was first certificated in 1994 and Pilatus says that, for the past two years in a row, the PC-12 has been the top-selling turbine-powered business aircraft in the world. The company hopes to complete 2005 with 80 PC-12 deliveries. Established in 1939 and based in Stans, Switzerland, Pilatus Aircraft is a privately held company employing over 1,200 people.
“The entire Pilatus team is proud of this major accomplishment by our partners at Western Aircraft,” said Thomas Bosshard, president and CEO of Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd. Based in Broomfield, Colo., Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pilatus Aircraft, founded in 1996. Western Aircraft is a full-service 24-hour FBO and FAA-certified aircraft repair station located in Boise, Idaho.
Pilatus Dealer Celebrates 100th PC-12 Sale; Close to 600 Flying
Key Takeaways:
- Western Aircraft, a top Pilatus distributor, celebrated delivering its 100th PC-12 aircraft to Butler Machinery Company.
- This delivery increased the worldwide PC-12 fleet to 583 aircraft since its certification in 1994.
- The PC-12 has been the world's top-selling turbine-powered business aircraft for the past two consecutive years, with Pilatus aiming for 80 deliveries in 2005.
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