Pilatus has delivered its first PC-12 to the Technical and Airworthiness Center for Aircraft and Aeronautical Equipment of the German Armed Forces (WTD 61). The versatile single-engine turboprop will be based at Ingolstadt/Manching Air Base in Germany, where it will support training for test pilots as well as the transport of personnel and material.

Cost-effective to operate and highly flexible, the PC-12 will strengthen the German Armed Forces’ operational readiness. Renowned for its reliability and proven performance in both civilian and military aviation, the aircraft will be used for standardization training for test pilots and logistical transport operations.

Barbara Reinhold, Director of WTD 61, emphasised the aircraft’s operational importance: “The PC-12 will help us to perform our training and transport tasks efficiently and safely.”

Ioannis Papachristofilou, Vice President Government Aviation at Pilatus, added: “We are convinced that the outstanding versatility, modern avionics and proven reliability of the PC-12 make it optimally suited to meet the requirements of the German Armed Forces. The PC-12 is set to make a major contribution to the performance of challenging tasks.”

The handover marks the beginning of a promising partnership between Pilatus and the German Armed Forces, with ongoing technical and logistical support forming the foundation for long-term success. Pilatus welcomes Germany as a highly professional operator to its growing customer portfolio.