PILATUS: UNITED STATES EXPANSION

Pilatus has signed a deal to develop a factory-owned flagship sales, design, and service center in Bradenton, Florida.

The agreement to develop 17 acres on the north side of the airport for Pilatus to construct a new state-of-the-art sales and service facility. Thomas Bosshard, President and CEO of Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd stated: “We are very excited to take this significant growth step to support our customers with an outstanding ownership experience.” While Justin Lazzeri, CEO of Pilatus’ Sales and Service Center for the U.S. East Coast concludes: “Our new facility in Bradenton will be a showcase for ‘Pilatus Class’ sales and service, and will be a flagship store that will serve as a model for our global network of Authorized Pilatus Sales and Service Centers.”

Rick Piccolo, President and CEO of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, stated: “We are thrilled to partner with Pilatus. This agreement marks a significant milestone in the economic development not only of the airport, but also the region. This endeavor involves a substantial investment of tens of millions of dollars in facility development, which will result in the creation of over 300 skilled positions, offering lucrative opportunities and making a significant economic impact. Given the previously announced commitment by Manatee Technical College to build an Airframe & Powerplant school on the airport, this agreement will provide local employment opportunities for those graduates right here in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. Pilatus has expressed admiration for the airport’s planned Ecosystem, which includes education and training facilities.”