Swiss Aircraft Manufacturer Pilatus Breaks Ground on USD 50 Million US Delivery Centre and Engineering Expansion at Colorado Airport

Colorado, USA – Pilatus has broken ground on a new USD 50 million facility at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, Colorado, combining a premium customer delivery centre with expanded engineering and passenger seat processing capabilities — the largest single infrastructure investment by the Swiss aircraft manufacturer in the United States.

• The new facility will serve as a premium delivery centre where customers can configure and personalise their PC-12 or PC-24 aircraft, as well as significantly expanding Pilatus' existing US engineering and seat processing operations for its growing fleet.
• The investment is expected to create more than 50 new, highly paid engineering and operational jobs in the Broomfield area, and reflects Pilatus' consolidation of its US subsidiaries into a single entity — Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd — which took effect on 1 January 2026 and created a unified organisation of approximately 400 employees across all American operations.
• The US footprint of Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd spans four locations: headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado, plus Westminster (Maryland), Rock Hill (South Carolina), and Atlanta (Georgia).
• The facility is designed to achieve LEED Gold certification and will incorporate photovoltaic solar panels, in line with Pilatus' sustainability commitments and responsible growth strategy.

Statements

• "This new facility with an investment of 50 million US dollars will allow Pilatus to expand local engineering capabilities by creating more than 50 new, highly paid jobs. Together, these functions will support Pilatus' continued commitment to quality, innovation, and Swiss craftsmanship while ensuring an exceptional customer experience," said Markus Bucher, CEO, Pilatus Group.
• "The United States is the most important market for Pilatus, and this investment underscores our commitment to a personalized and seamless customer experience throughout the ownership journey," said Thomas Bosshard, CEO, Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd.

About Pilatus
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, based in Stans, Switzerland, specialises in designing and manufacturing single-engine turboprop and jet aircraft, serving both government and business aviation markets worldwide. Its US subsidiary, Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd, employs approximately 400 people across four locations and represents the company's largest international market.

Source: Pilatus Aircraft