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Pilatus Aircraft Reflects on Turbulent 2025 amid U.S. Expansion
Swiss manufacturer caught up in tariff turbulence and delivery delays
Pilatus PC-12 Pro
The PC-12 Pro, the first to be equipped and certified with Garmin’s G3000 Prime avionics suite, was launched in March 2025. © Pilatus

Pilatus Aircraft is reflecting on what it terms an “uncommonly challenging fiscal year,” describing how “significant external pressures” have continued to impact operations through 2025. Nevertheless, despite a weaker set of year-end results than anticipated, the Swiss manufacturer considers this “a solid performance” amid tumultuous tariff pressures.

Pilatus’ revenues totaled CHF$1.67 billion ($2.13 billion) last year, marginally up from CHF$1.63 billion in 2024. However, growth expectations were curtailed by factors including highly volatile U.S. trade tariffs, a sharp fall in the U.S. dollar exchange rate, and continued disruption in the supply chain.