The Bulgarian Air Force has signed a contract for six (6) PC-9 M Turbo Trainer Aircraft, one PC-12 M Transport- and Utility Aircraft as well as Ground Based Training Systems and a complete Integrated Logistic Support package, having a sales value of more than CHF 50 Million. Deliver-ies are expected to take place in 2004.
To be prepared to join NATO, the Bulgarian Air Force is modernising its pilot training with latest technology. The PC-9 M has been continuously improved and upgraded to address increasing market demand for high technology (glass cockpit equipped) aircraft.
More than 250 Pilatus PC-9 M Trainers are currently in service with 14 forces worldwide. A total of 30 Air Forces are using Pilatus products for their pilot training.
The PC-12 M, a transport- and utility aircraft with exceptionally low direct operating costs will be used for various missions. Its range of more than 4’000 km allows direct flights from Sofia to Iraq, where Bulgarian troops are currently based.
In addition to the proven PC-9 M and PC-7MkII M aircraft, Pilatus is continuing to increase its lead position in the training market with the development of the all-new PC-21. Flight testing is progressing as planned and delivering very promising results. With this state-of-the-art product, Pilatus retains its traditional role as the trendsetter within the Industry.
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December 6, 2003 at 8:47 pm