[updated:LAST EDITED ON 17-01-03 AT 10:27 AM (GMT)]Pilatus Aircraft Ltd has been awarded a contract by the Minister for Defence of the Republic of Ireland for the supply of 8 PC-9M Advanced Turbo Trainer aircraft, Ground Based Training Systems and a complete Integrated Logistic Support package, having an approximate sales value of CHF 70 Million. The total system is scheduled to be delivered and operational by mid 2004.
After an extensive evaluation and against strong competition the Pilatus training system was once again the System of choice. Competitors were the T-6A from Raytheon, USA and the Super Tucano from Embraer, Brazil.
More than 240 Pilatus PC-9 Trainers are currently in service with 13 forces world-wide. The PC-9 has been continuously improved and upgraded to address increasing market demand for high technology (glass cockpit equipped) aircraft.
In addition to the proven PC-9M and PC-7 Mk.IIM aircraft, Pilatus is continuing to increase its lead position in the training market with the development of the all-new PC-21. Flight testing is progressing as planned and delivering very promising results. With this state-of-the art product, Pilatus retains its traditional role as the trend-setter within the Industry.
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By: Steve Touchdown - 17th January 2003 at 10:26
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 17-01-03 AT 10:27 AM (GMT)]Pilatus Aircraft Ltd has been awarded a contract by the Minister for Defence of the Republic of Ireland for the supply of 8 PC-9M Advanced Turbo Trainer aircraft, Ground Based Training Systems and a complete Integrated Logistic Support package, having an approximate sales value of CHF 70 Million. The total system is scheduled to be delivered and operational by mid 2004.
After an extensive evaluation and against strong competition the Pilatus training system was once again the System of choice. Competitors were the T-6A from Raytheon, USA and the Super Tucano from Embraer, Brazil.
More than 240 Pilatus PC-9 Trainers are currently in service with 13 forces world-wide. The PC-9 has been continuously improved and upgraded to address increasing market demand for high technology (glass cockpit equipped) aircraft.
In addition to the proven PC-9M and PC-7 Mk.IIM aircraft, Pilatus is continuing to increase its lead position in the training market with the development of the all-new PC-21. Flight testing is progressing as planned and delivering very promising results. With this state-of-the art product, Pilatus retains its traditional role as the trend-setter within the Industry.
Source: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Press Office (16th January, 2003)
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