Challenges Were U.S. Tariffs, A Sharp Fall In Dollar Exchange Rate, Disrupted Supply Chains U.S. tariffs were a major challenge for Pilatus in 2025, the company said in its annual report. The Swiss aerospace manufacturer faced a 39% tariff, and Pilatus briefly halted deliveries to the United States. The company did move ahead with launch of the upgraded PC-12 PRO, presenting the newly designed “Powered by Garmin” cockpit, which attracted interest worldwide, reaching over two million people and generating a steady stream of new orders and high demand. Overall, despite tariffs, demand for Pilatus aircraft remained high, with wait times for new aircraft ranging from two to five years. Pilatus delivered a total of 147 aircraft to customers in 2025 – 82 PC-12s, 50 PC-24s, 14 PC-21s and 1 PC-7 MKX. Across the group, 352 full-time positions were created, including 254 in Switzerland.
