The company’s operating income totaled Swiss Fr153 million, with incoming orders amounting to Fr1.1 billion. The figures were very similar to those reported in 2018.

Total aircraft deliveries came in at 83 PC-12 NGs, 40 PC-24s and 11 PC-21s – the most extensive production program yet.

Pilatus had also launched the new PC-24, of which 75 have now been delivered. A comprehensive post-certification test campaign was performed in 2019 to have the Super Versatile Jet approved for operations on rough field runways and in other conditions. All PC-24s are now authorized for use on wet and snow-covered unpaved and grass runways.

Oscar Schwenk, Chairman of Pilatus, commented on the annual results: “I am very pleased with our performance in 2019. I note, however, that the corona pandemic has pitched us – and many others – into a period of severe turbulence requiring constant fact-based readjustment of our chosen heading.

“We are not the only ones having to tighten our belts. In a situation which no one could have foreseen, it is reassuring to know that the financial reserves set aside in the past will ensure we are able to navigate the current crisis in preparation for a clean landing and a renewed take-off into the future, together. In the final instance, our business success benefits everyone!”