Pilatus said its PC-21 fleet has achieved 500,000 flight hours, many accrued by military aviators. [Courtesy: Pilatus Aircraft] You are probably aware there has been an increase in flight training ...

Spain has ordered a follow-on batch of 16 Pilatus PC-21s, in a move which will boost its fleet of the turboprop-powered trainers to 40 aircraft. “After a very professional negotiation phase, the ...

Local media reports say the Patrulla Aguila is set to change its mount to the Pilatus PC-21 after 40 years and over 500 shows with the Spanish-made CASA C-101. This year, after 40 years and over 500 ...

The PC-21 is a two-seat trainer powered by a 1,600-shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-68B turboprop. Pilatus achieved certification of the PC-21 in December 2004. Customers include the Swiss air force, ...

The first flight of the first Pilatus PC-21 for the United Arab Emirates Air Force & Air Defence took place yesterday, one year to the day after the contract was signed. The schedule agreed within the ...

The PC-21 boasts leading avionics, fuel efficiency, performance, and training capabilities – making it the ideal platform to underpin advanced fixed-wing flying training for RCAF Pilots in the FAcT ...

Seen in Spanish colours but Swiss delivery markings, the first of an initial 24 PC-21s for the EdAE was delivered in September 2021. A further 16 have been ordered. (EdAE) The Spanish Air Force ...

In 2017 the Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace purchased 17 PC-21s and has successfully trained its future military pilots on the world’s most modern training system since then. The Air Force has now ...