Pilatus aircraft
2 Pilatus models on charter lists in India, the US and the UK. In the UK: 11 aircraft with 6 operators.
- Models
- 2
- Aircraft in the UK
- 11
- Operators in the UK
- 6
- Founded
- 1939
Pilatus at a glance
Pilatus is a Swiss aircraft maker, founded in 1939, based in Stans, owned by OC Oerlikon. 11 of its aircraft fly on charter in the UK, across 2 models.
We track 2 Pilatus models on the charter lists of India, the US and the UK: private jets and turboprops. India has 12 aircraft with 7 operators; the US has 513 aircraft with 137 operators; the UK has 11 aircraft with 6 operators.
Pilatus private jets
1 model, most flown in the UK first.
Pilatus turboprops
1 model, most flown in the UK first.
Every Pilatus model on charter in India, the US and the UK
Aircraft counts from the DGCA non-scheduled operator list (31 August 2026), the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026) and the CAA Air Operator Certificate list (5 October 2026). Seats and build years are from Indian registrations.
| Model | Type | In the UK | In India | In the US | Seats in India | Built (India) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 | Turboprop | 7 | 7 | 467 | 6 to 8 | 2019 to 2024 |
| Pilatus PC-24 | Light jet | 4 | 5 | 46 | 6 | 2024 to 2025 |
Where Pilatus aircraft fly on charter
7 operators, 2 models. Most common: Pilatus PC-12 (7) and Pilatus PC-24 (5).
Pilatus in India →137 operators, 2 models. Most common: Pilatus PC-12 (467) and Pilatus PC-24 (46).
Pilatus in the US →6 operators, 2 models. Most common: Pilatus PC-12 (7) and Pilatus PC-24 (4).
Who flies Pilatus aircraft in the UK?
6 licensed charter operators on the CAA Air Operator Certificate list (5 October 2026) fly 11 Pilatus aircraft. Biggest fleets first.
| Operator | Base | Pilatus aircraft | Models | Whole fleet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 247 Aviation | Belfast | 3 | 2 × Pilatus PC-12, 1 × Pilatus PC-24 | 9 |
| Jetfly UK | Christchurch (Bournemouth Airport) | 2 | 2 × Pilatus PC-12 | 2 |
| Oriens Aviation | Biggin Hill | 2 | 2 × Pilatus PC-12 | 2 |
| The Little Jet Company | Cheltenham | 2 | 2 × Pilatus PC-24 | 5 |
| Ravenair | Liverpool | 1 | 1 × Pilatus PC-12 | 23 |
| TAG Aviation | Farnborough | 1 | 1 × Pilatus PC-24 | 2 |
Altivo Jets is an independent broker, not affiliated with Pilatus or these operators. We ask them for availability and price on your dates and book with the operator named on your quote.
Tell us the trip. We check the Pilatus aircraft on charter in the UK and reply with an all-in price, around the clock.
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Pilatus: questions, answered
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Ask a specialistHow many Pilatus aircraft are on charter in the UK?+
11, flown by 6 operators on the CAA Air Operator Certificate list (5 October 2026). The most common models are the Pilatus PC-12 (7) and the Pilatus PC-24 (4).
Which charter operators fly Pilatus aircraft in the UK?+
247 Aviation (3), Jetfly UK (2), Oriens Aviation (2), The Little Jet Company (2), Ravenair (1) and TAG Aviation (1).
What types of aircraft does Pilatus make?+
On the charter lists we track, Pilatus has 2 models: 1 private jet and 1 turboprop.
Where is Pilatus from?+
Pilatus is a Swiss aircraft maker, founded in 1939, based in Stans, owned by OC Oerlikon.
Can I charter a Pilatus jet through Altivo?+
Yes. Tell us the route, dates and passengers. We ask the licensed operators flying Pilatus aircraft in the UK for availability and price, and book the one you choose with the operator named on your quote.
Where these figures come from
- Wikipedia: Pilatus Aircraft
- Wikidata
- Pilatus website
- DGCA (India): non-scheduled operator permits
- FAA: Part 135 operators and aircraft list
- UK CAA: Air Operator Certificate holders
Fleet lists: India 31 August 2026, US 2 September 2026, UK 5 October 2026. Counts cover aircraft on charter operator certificates only, not privately owned aircraft.
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