Pilatus began construction Friday on a new facility at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, Colorado. The site will serve as a customer delivery center and also expand the company’s engineering and passenger seat processing operations in the United States. According to the company, the location will allow customers taking delivery of PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft to configure and personalize their airplanes, while also supporting a growing U.S. fleet.
The groundbreaking ceremony included company executives along with representatives from Jefferson County Government, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport and other local and regional stakeholders.
“This new facility with an investment of 50 million US dollars will allow Pilatus to expand local engineering capabilities by creating more than 50 new, highly paid jobs,” said Markus Bucher, CEO of the Pilatus Group. “Together, these functions will support Pilatus’ continued commitment to quality, innovation, and Swiss craftsmanship while ensuring an exceptional customer experience.”…