Western Aircraft, an Authorized Pilatus Center and Greenwich AeroGroup company, is celebrating a trio of significant achievements in 2026 that underscore its enduring partnership with Pilatus. The milestones include the delivery of its 300th PC-12, a new-generation PC-12 PRO, the handover of its 30th new PC-24, and 30 years of service as an Authorized Pilatus Sales & Service Center.
The achievements were jointly recognized during a special ceremony at Western Aircraft’s headquarters in Boise, Idaho. Since becoming a Pilatus partner in 1996, Western Aircraft has grown into one of the manufacturer’s most successful and experienced sales and service organizations, becoming the first Authorized Pilatus Center to reach these landmark milestones.
The delivery of the company’s 300th factory-new PC-12, serial number 3107, highlights three decades of sustained growth and customer confidence. At the same time, the handover of Western Aircraft’s 30th PC-24 reinforces the company’s strong position in the business aviation market. Since joining Western Aircraft’s portfolio in 2018, the PC-24, Pilatus’ innovative Super Versatile Jet, has gained widespread popularity among customers throughout the company’s territory, further strengthening its long-standing success with the Swiss aircraft manufacturer.
Pilatus Group CEO Markus Bucher commented: “Over the past 30 years, we've built a partnership founded on trust and shared values – a passion for aviation, a commitment to excellence, and a shared drive to provide every PC-12 and PC-24 customer with the best possible experience and support. On behalf of everyone at Pilatus, congratulations to the entire Western Aircraft team on these remarkable milestones.”
Phil Winters, Vice President Aircraft Sales at Western Aircraft stated: ‟The delivery of the 300th new PC-12, the delivery of our 30th new PC-24 and our 30th anniversary as an Authorized Pilatus Sales & Service Center are extraordinary achievements of which we are very proud. We could not have achieved these milestones without our customers’ trust, our dedicated and caring employees, and our longstanding partnership with Pilatus.”
Western Aircraft Inc. was founded in 1957 and has proudly served as an Authorized Pilatus Sales & Service Center since 1996. The company is based in Boise, ID, where, in addition to sales, it also provides comprehensive product support over the entire Pilatus aircraft lifecycle. The facility is equipped to handle all maintenance and repair work on Pilatus aircraft by the company’s experienced, Pilatus trained specialists. Over the past three decades, the company has continuously expanded its expertise and commitment to the Pilatus brand, establishing a strong position in the northwestern United States.
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