PILATUS INCREASES CORPORATE PRESENCE IN AUSTRALIA

PILATUS INCREASES CORPORATE PRESENCE IN AUSTRALIA Pilatus Aircraft Ltd is excited to announce that they have today created Pilatus Defence Solutions Australia Pty Ltd (PilDEF), a new corporate entity in Australia, to manage military contracts and operations in the Australasian region. This increased footprint in Australia is further strategic commitment to the Australian Defence Force and Defence Industry by the Swiss parent company. Pilatus is further pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Rob Oliver as the CEO of PilDEF. The Company will be headquartered at Sale in Victoria, close to our ADF customers at the CASG ATACSPO (formerly TASPO) and the RAAF’s Air Training Wing. PilDEF will also be located at RAAF Pearce in WA to support the Republic of Singapore Air Force and RAAF 2FTS operations. Pilatus Chairman, Oscar Schwenk, said: “The Pilatus relationship with the Australian Defence Force began with the delivery of the Pilatus Porter PC-6 in January 1968, 50 years ago next month. This relationship has been a successful and positive partnering and the formation of PilDEF will allow an even tighter bond with our respected partners in Australia.” PilDEF CEO, Rob Oliver, said: “I am pleased to be able to take Pilatus Defence operations forward in Australia to this next level. We look forward to our proven team and superior performance assisting each of our partners in our combined aim of generating new aircrew for air power capability into the future.”