Press Release

Issued by Pilatus Aircraft.

August 5, 2015

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd has appointed Pilatus Centre Southern Africa (PTY) Ltd as its authorised PC-6 sales and service centre for sub-Saharan Africa. The new PC-6 distributor will be responsible for all future sales and maintenance activities of the legendary Pilatus Porter PC-6 within its territory.

Pilatus Centre Southern Africa is a long-standing, independent partner of Pilatus and has already acted with success for many years as the sales and service centre for the PC-12 in the same territory.

Gerry Wyss, sales manager of Pilatus Centre Southern Africa says: “Pilatus Centre Southern Africa is proud to start selling the PC-6, the World's Leading STOL. The Porter is capable of operating from unprepared and rough airstrips in remote areas. With its unique short take-off and landing capabilities, reliability and versatility this rugged aircraft is perfect for Africa, and we see big potential for it.”

Ignaz Gretener, vp general aviation at Pilatus adds: "We are delighted to have a strong and experienced partner to assist us with selling the PC-6 in Africa. Whether as a workhorse, a platform for aerial surveillance, as an air ambulance or as a parachuting or passenger aircraft, the Pilatus Porter PC-6 has decades of proven versatility and the capability to perform any role that comes its way in Africa. Due to its solid construction, proven systems and features the PC-6 achieves highest reliability and lowest maintenance possible. We are absolutely certain that Africa offers plenty of opportunities for this unique aircraft."