Founded in 1939, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd is the only Swiss company to develop, produce and sell aircraft to customers around the world: from the bestselling singleengine turboprop in its class, the PC12, and the PC21, the training system of the future. The latest aircraft is the PC24 – the world’s first ever business jet for use on short unprepared runways. Domiciled in Stans, the company is certified to ISO 14001 in recognition of its efforts for the environment. The Pilatus Group includes two independent subsidiaries in Broomfield (Colorado, USA) and Adelaide (Australia). With over 2,600 employees at its headquarters, Pilatus is one of the largest employers in Central Switzerland. Pilatus provides training for about 140 apprentices in 13 different professions – job training for young people has always been a very high priority at Pilatus.