News: Pilatus; Lockheed Martin Working Together On PC-21

PC-21 Platform Targeted For Pilatus; Lockheed Martin Collaboration
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The Pilatus PC-21 has been around for a while and used as a training platform. The swift turboprop though has caught the attention of Lockheed Martin and through this they are partnering with Pilatus in a Technology Transfer regime. The Swiss government has greenlighted the acquisition of new Lockheed Martin F-35s. The F-35 is a state-of-the-art fifth-generation military jet manufactured by the global security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin, headquartered in the United States.

The Technology Transfer Project between Lockheed Martin and Pilatus for PC-21 is an important step. Under the terms of an offset project, Pilatus and Lockheed Martin will partner on the technology and development of avionics and training functionality for its advanced next-generation pilot training system. This will allow Pilatus to provide a bespoke pilot training solution to customers operating the F-35 and other fifth-generation frontline aircraft.

Markus Bucher, CEO of Pilatus, emphasized: “We are delighted to have the support of armasuisse and Lockheed Martin. This technology transfer is a win-win situation for all three parties, and for Switzerland. Thanks to this cooperation, we can continue to supply our customers with the world’s most advanced training system.”

For more information:

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd
Stans, Switzerland
www.pilatus-aircraft.com

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