Qatar will take delivery of the Pilatus PC-24 aircraft on schedule, Swiss Ambassador Martin Aeschbacher told Gulf Times Sunday.
The $607 million deal signed two years ago with Pilatus meant Qatar would deliver 24 PC-21 trainer planes to Qatar by mid 2014. The deal included ground-based training tools, logistical support and maintenance.
Aeschbacher said, “Everything related to the Pilatus deal was on schedule and in fact a proper handover ceremony in this connection was expected by the end of this year.”
The PC-21 trainer aircraft is designed to fulfill the requirements for basic, advanced and fighter lead-in training for pilots and, if required, weapon systems officers.
The aircraft is fitted with a fully digital glass cockpit with head-up displays, an up-front control panel, hands-on throttle and stick control and full sized multi-function displays giving a similar cockpit environment to current generation fighters, such as the AV-8B, F-16, F/A-18 and Gripen.
On its 75th anniversary, Pilatus unveiled the first ever PC-24 prototype also known as the worlds first “Super Versatile Jet”. The rollout was preceded by a fly-by of all the aircraft which have ever reached series production in the company's 75 year history, according to an official statement
Lockheed Martin Australia and Pilatus Aircraft, supported by Hawker Pacific, have jointly launched a bid to provide a new pilot training system for the Australian Defence Force. The consortium, known as Team 21, submitted its proposal for the AIR 5428 Pilot Training System on March 31st
Saab and Swiss company Pilatus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide a PC-21 training solution for the Swedish Air Force, if they decide to replace their SK 60. The MoU, signed on March 28 by Pilatus CEO Markus Bucher and Jim Roche, Vice-President Government Aviation and Deputy CEO, places Saab and Pilatus on a footing to cooperate in the replacement of the Swedish Air Forces current pilot trainer aircraft, the SK 60, shouldSwedendecide to replace the fleet
Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and Pilatus Aircraft have announced the launch of an offset project to establish an electrical harness manufacturing capability at BELs Bangalore Complex. Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, Switzerland entered into a contract with the Government of India in 2012 for the supply of 75 PC-7 MkII turboprop basic trainer aircraft to the Indian Air Force
Lockheed Martin and Pilatus Aircraft today announced a teaming agreement to compete for pilot training for the Australian Defence Force. The consortium, known as Team 21, will compete for the AIR 5428 pilot training system program
Pilatus, accused in sections of the Indian media for winning the Indian Basic Trainer contract by diluting selection benchmarks, today refused to comment on the controversy but insisted that its “success speaks for itself” in a reply to a query from Defenseworld.net
Indian Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared the purchase of 38 PC-7 Pilatus basic trainer aircraft for Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday. The original contract was for 75 and had an option clause of buying 50 percent under the same terms and conditions
Pilatus will showcase their next generation aircraft, the PC-12 NG at Aero India 2015, scheduled to be held between February 18 and 22 at Bengaluru. The latest upgrade of the popular PC-12 has exciting new features to make the 2014/2015 PC-12 NG the best PC-12 to date
India is likely to order 106 Pilatus PC-7 basic trainer aircraft (BTA), valued at an approx $1.1 billion, of which most are expected to be produced indigenously, the Times of India reported today
Thales was awarded a contract to supply the Qatar Armed Forces with a military satellite communications system. The ground segment supplied by Thales will provide Qatari ground and naval forces with a long-range communications capability to enhance national security and protect vital interests
Lockheed Martin received a $90.6 million foreign military sale contract from the U
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd and Indias Tata Advanced Systems have signed an agreement for manufacture and supply of Pilatus PC-12 “Green Aircraft” Aerostructures at Tata Advanced Systems facility in Hyderabad, India. This will include assembly of complete airframe for the aircraft, including Integrated Fuselage, Wing, Cockpit, Ailerons, Fins, and Rudders
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