Pilatus aircraft
2 Pilatus models on charter lists in India, the US and the UK. In the US: 513 aircraft with 137 operators.
- Models
- 2
- Aircraft in the US
- 513
- Operators in the US
- 137
- Founded
- 1939
Pilatus at a glance
Pilatus is a Swiss aircraft maker, founded in 1939, based in Stans, owned by OC Oerlikon. 513 of its aircraft fly on charter in the US, 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 US first.
Pilatus turboprops
1 model, most flown in the US 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 US | In India | In the UK | Seats in India | Built (India) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 | Turboprop | 467 | 7 | 7 | 6 to 8 | 2019 to 2024 |
| Pilatus PC-24 | Light jet | 46 | 5 | 4 | 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).
6 operators, 2 models. Most common: Pilatus PC-12 (7) and Pilatus PC-24 (4).
Pilatus in the UK →Who flies Pilatus aircraft in the US?
137 licensed charter operators on the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026) fly 513 Pilatus aircraft. Biggest fleets first.
Solairus Aviation 2 · Jet Aviation Flight Services 1 · Planet Nine Private Air 1
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 US 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 US?+
513, flown by 137 operators on the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026). The most common models are the Pilatus PC-12 (467) and the Pilatus PC-24 (46).
Which charter operators fly Pilatus aircraft in the US?+
Cobalt Air (70), Tradewind Aviation (34), Air Methods (29), Guardian Flight, LLC. (23), Life Flight Network (16) and Quest Diagnostics (16), and 131 more.
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 US 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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