Aircraft
Pilatus Set for Major Expansion in Florida
Plans also call for the development of a final assembly plant in Bradenton
Future Pilatus sales and service center at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (Photo: Pilatus Aircraft, Ltd.)
Initial maintenance service and sales center is set to open in 2026 at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport with an aircraft assembly plant coming later. © Pilatus Aircraft, Ltd.

Pilatus Aircraft is significantly scaling up its presence in the U.S. under an agreement to develop a “flagship” sales and service facility at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ) in Florida. Long-term plans also include having an aircraft assembly plant at the location.

Under the agreement announced today, Pilatus will develop 17 acres on the north side of the airport, providing it an anchor in the Southeast U.S. and expanded presence in both North and South America.

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