Pilatus Breaks Ground on Aircraft Delivery Center

Pilatus has begun construction on a new customer delivery center at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) in Broomfield, Colorado. The building will enable customers from all over the U.S.—the Swiss airframer’s top market—to configure and personalize their PC-12 turboprop singles or PC-24 light jets. Additionally, Pilatus will expand its existing engineering and passenger seat processing capabilities for the growing fleet.

With sustainability a key element of the project and a core value for the OEM, the structure was designed to achieve LEED Gold certification and will feature photovoltaic panels to harness solar energy, reflecting the company’s commitment to responsible growth and environmentally conscious operations.

“This new facility with an investment of $50 million will allow Pilatus to expand local engineering capabilities by creating more than 50 new, highly paid jobs,” said Pilatus Group CEO Markus Bucher. “Together, these functions will support Pilatus’ continued commitment to quality, innovation, and Swiss craftsmanship while ensuring an exceptional customer experience.” 

Attending the groundbreaking ceremony were company senior leadership and representatives from Jefferson County government and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, as well as local and regional stakeholders.

At the beginning of the year, Pilatus consolidated its U.S. subsidiaries into a single entity, Pilatus Aircraft USA, harmonizing its systems across all American operations with approximately 400 employees. In addition to its Colorado headquarters, the U.S. arm also has locations in Maryland, South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia.