Indonesia Buys PC-24 Jets From Switzerland’s Pilatus, Considers PC-21 Trainers
Swiss aerospace company Pilatus has secured a contract to deliver 12 PC-24 twin-engine light aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force.
The incoming fleet will be employed by the military to train pilots across transport and liaison tasks, as well as instrument flight rules.
The deal incorporates ground equipment, technical assistance, tools, and spare parts, with services to be provided directly from the company’s headquarters in Stans.
It also includes an option for the supply of additional aircraft for the air force.
Simultaneous with the procurement, Pilatus and Jakarta signed a letter of intent for a possible sale of 24 units of PC-21 turboprop advanced trainer aircraft, with a package similar to the latest order.
Promoting Regional Cooperation
According to the company, the milestones highlight the “beginning of a long-term relationship” with the Southeast Asian country.
To date, more than 200 PC-24s and 200 PC-21s have already been produced and delivered for international customers, including France, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Spain.
“We appreciate the trust placed in Pilatus by the Indonesian Ministry of Defense,” Pilatus CEO Markus Bucher stated. “Our priority is to support Indonesia in putting the fleet into service smoothly.”
Ioannis Papachristofilou, government aviation vice president at Pilatus, added that the Indonesian procurement “emphasizes the growing interest of government operators in our PC-24 Super Versatile Jet.”
