PILATUS presents its latest training aircraft at the Al Ain Aerobatic Show 2006

On the objectives of participating in 'Al Ain 2006' PILATUS stressed that they are confident that this distinguished show will expand and flourish and continue to hold a firm place on the international Air Show calendar, so the participation in this big international event will definitely do good to the company's promotional plan. PILATUS also wished the organizers, other sponsors and participants a very successful show.

Over the past 60 years, by means of foresighted product development based on close consideration of future trends and customer input coupled with the use of innovative technology, the company has established itself worldwide as a successful, well-known manufacturer of quality, high performance, cost effective turbo trainer and commuter / utility aircraft.

At the Al Ain Aerobatic Show 2006 PILATUS will present its state-of-the-art PC-21 turboprop training aircraft, which is the latest thoroughbred from a line of highly successful PILATUS turboprop training aircraft. The all new 'state-of-the-art' PILATUS PC-21 turboprop trainer has an aerodynamic performance and capabilities for modern pilot training that far exceed those offered by current turboprop trainers. The PC-21 will be on show in the static display and will also participate in the daily flying display.

Also on display will be the highly successful and world-renowned PILATUS PC-7 turboprop trainer. Over 450 of these aircraft have been supplied to 21 Air Forces around the world. The UAE Air Force operates this aircraft type here in Al Ain at the Khalifa bin Zayed Air College as its basic training platform for over twenty years.

To complete the line up of PILATUS products, on display will be the trend setting, high performance and highly versatile commuter and utility PILATUS PC-12 aircraft. On the market for the last 10 years PILATUS has to date completed delivery of over 560 aircraft.