Pilatus

Pilatus has secured certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Safety Autoland system on its PC-12 PRO turboprop. The approval clears the way for the aircraft to use an automated landing capability designed to take control if the pilot becomes incapacitated. The PC-12 PRO […] The post Pilatus PC-12 PRO gains FAA and EASA Safety Autoland certification appeared first on MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News.

Pilatus has started operations at a new composite manufacturing centre in Nidwalden, Switzerland. The facility brings composite component development and production together at one location. The CHF 100 million centre, called Schwarzhorn, employs around 300 people. It covers the process from raw material storage and component manufacturing to subassembly, surface treatment, and final kit preparation. […] The post Pilatus opens Composite Manufacturing Centre in Switzerland appeared first on MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News.