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Pilatus sees sales and order intake surge in 2024

Published on February 19, 2025

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Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus continued to grow last year with revenues rising 10.5% to CHF1.63 billion, the company said in its annual report.

This content was published on February 19, 2025 - 14:15

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Pilatus was able to deliver 96 PC-12 NGXs, including two leased aircraft, 51 PC-24s and six PC-21s, results described by management as encouraging.

Also promising for the company’s future: order intake soared by 44.9% to CHF2.19 billion, while backlog rose by more than a quarter to CHF2.92 billion. Demand for the PC-12 and PC-24 remains high.

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Growth in operating profit (Ebit) was more modest, with a slight increase of 1.3% to CHF243 million. Excluding investments in research and development (R&D), which reached CHF83 million in 2024, Ebit rose by 9% to CHF326 million.

Ongoing difficulties in supply chains and internal processes are making it difficult to meet demand. The delivery of certain spare parts takes a long time, causing delays and extra work. Against this backdrop, the company believes it’s important to pursue the vertical integration of its activities, internalising where appropriate.

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While Europe and the United States remain the main markets, Pilatus is benefiting from growing interest in its aircraft in Asia, and has delivered PC-24s to India and the Philippines.

The Lucerne-based company has recruited extensively to meet demand. The number of full-time equivalent positions rose by 16.8% to 3,326.

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