Pilatus Enhances PC-12 NG for 2016

Modern private jet flying over a yellow landscape.

For 2016, Pilatus’ best-selling single turboprop PC-12 NG offers greater speed, better takeoff and climb performance, more cabin comfort, greater range, and a quieter cabin with no increase in fuel burn or operating cost. This boost in overall efficiency is exemplary of the core Pilatus tenant of being an environmentally conscious aircraft builder.     […]

The Second PC-24 Prototype is Airborne!

The second PC-24 prototype flying in the sky during testing.

The second PC-24 prototype (P02) took off from Buochs Airport today at 10:06 a. m. on its maiden flight. The “Super Versatile Jet” with call sign HB-VXB flew across Central Switzerland for a total of 82 minutes. Following on from the maiden flight of the first PC-24 prototype (P01) in May of this year, this […]

Rising to the Challenge

Levaero Aviation building with flags and staff outside.

There comes a time in the development of any successful operation where future opportunities may be curtailed by the blueprints of the past – when a corporate brand just doesn’t accurately depict the vast diversity of a growing product…

Levaero Aviation: A New Altitude

Levaero Aviation logo with clouds background.

After nearly 20 proud years of serving Canada’s aviation community, Pilatus Centre Canada is excited to rebrand as Levaero Aviation, with owners Robert Arnone (President & CEO) and Steve Davey (EVP & COO)…

The Pilatus PC-24 Takes Off on its Maiden Flight!

Aircraft in flight during maiden voyage over scenic landscape.

The first ever PC-24 Super Versatile Jet took off on its maiden flight today at 10.00 local time from Buochs airport. Just under 1800 Pilatus staff, all of whom are directly or indirectly involved in the PC-24 project, were there to applaud…

Video Feature: Pilatus PC-24

Private jet flying over mountains, Levaero aviation services.

Following on the heels of a successful aircraft roll-out last summer, Pilatus Aircraft is now moving to position its new PC-24 super versatile jet…

Sales & Service for PC-24

Group of men standing in front of a PC-24 jet at an outdoor event.

Pilatus Centre Canada (a division of Levaero Aviation) has been named the exclusive Canadian Authorized PC-24 Sales and Service Centre, having been the Authorized PC-12 Sales and Service Centre since 1997…

OPP Aviation Services Replaces Fixed Wing Aircraft

Police aircraft and patrol car on snowy runway.

Members of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Aviation Services have accepted delivery of a replacement fixed wing aircraft – a 2013 Pilatus PC-12/NG. Based in Thunder Bay, the Pilatus is a single-engine, turbo-prop airplane…

Harbour Air Adds PC12 to Fleet

Modern PC12 aircraft at the airport, part of Levaero's fleet expansion.

Harbour Air has added its first land-based aircraft to its fleet, a Pilatus PC-12 that will be operating on behalf of the new Harbour Air subsidiary, Tantalus Air. The acquisition of the single-engine turboprop aircraft is a first for the Vancouver, B.C.-based Harbour Air…