Aircraft · Sunday, 16 August 2026
Pilatus opens $123M composite manufacturing center
Pilatus has opened a new CHF 100 million ($123 million) composite manufacturing facility in Switzerland.
TL;DR
The 'Schwarzhorn' building consolidates composite production and engineering, aiming to increase the use of lightweight materials in future aircraft primary structures. This investment signals a strategic move by the manufacturer to enhance automation and production efficiency for future aircraft development.
AeroTime15 Aug, 13:51 BST
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