Pilatus aircraft
11 Pilatus aircraft on charter in the UK, with 6 licensed operators. See every model, who flies it and get a price for your trip.
- 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 charter: private jets and turboprops. Across the 12 countries we serve, 655 fly on charter in 10 countries. Outside the UK, the most fly in the US (512), Canada (82) and Germany (13).
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 the UK
Counts for the UK from the CAA list of AOC holders (2 November 2026). The other columns use each country's own list, cited at the foot of the page.
| Model | Type | In the UK | Operators | Most flown elsewhere | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 | Turboprop | 7 | 4 | US 463, Canada 79 | 578 |
| Pilatus PC-24 | Light jet | 4 | 3 | US 49, Germany 7 | 77 |
Where Pilatus aircraft fly on charter
655 Pilatus aircraft fly on charter in 10 of the 12 countries we serve. Below: the UK and the 3 countries where the most fly.
6 operators, 2 models. Most common: PC-12 (7) and PC-24 (4).
137 operators, 2 models. Most common: PC-12 (463) and PC-24 (49).
Pilatus in the US →Who flies Pilatus aircraft in the UK?
6 licensed charter operators on the CAA list of AOC holders (2 November 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 list of AOC holders (2 November 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).
Where else do Pilatus aircraft fly on charter?+
655 fly on charter across 10 countries we serve. Outside the UK, the most fly in the US (512), Canada (82) and Germany (13).
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
- UK CAA: Air Operator Certificate holders
- FAA: Part 135 operators and aircraft list
- Canadian Transportation Agency: air carrier licences (11 September 2026), with Transport Canada's Canadian Civil Aircraft Register
- LBA (Germany): licensed German air carriers
The UK: the CAA list of AOC holders (2 November 2026). The US: the FAA Part 135 list (9 November 2026). Canada: the CTA register of air licences (11 September 2026). Germany: the LBA list of licensed air carriers (20 October 2026). Worldwide totals add up the lists of all 12 countries we serve. Counts cover aircraft on charter operator certificates only, not privately owned aircraft.
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