Pilatus aircraft
12 Pilatus aircraft on charter in India, with 7 licensed operators. See every model, who flies it and get a price for your trip.
- Models
- 2
- Aircraft in India
- 12
- Operators in India
- 7
- Founded
- 1939
Pilatus at a glance
Pilatus is a Swiss aircraft maker, founded in 1939, based in Stans, owned by OC Oerlikon. 12 of its aircraft fly on charter in India, 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 India, the most fly in the US (512), Canada (82) and Germany (13).
Pilatus private jets
1 model, most flown in India first.
Pilatus turboprops
1 model, most flown in India first.
Every Pilatus model on charter in India
Counts for India from the DGCA lists of non-scheduled and scheduled operators (31 October 2026). The other columns use each country's own list, cited at the foot of the page. Seats and build years are from Indian registrations.
| Model | Type | In India | Operators | Most flown elsewhere | Worldwide | Seats | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 | Turboprop | 7 | 6 | US 463, Canada 79 | 578 | 6 to 8 | 2019 to 2024 |
| Pilatus PC-24 | Light jet | 5 | 1 | US 49, Germany 7 | 77 | 6 | 2024 to 2025 |
Where Pilatus aircraft fly on charter
655 Pilatus aircraft fly on charter in 10 of the 12 countries we serve. Below: India and the 3 countries where the most fly.
7 operators, 2 models. Most common: PC-12 (7) and PC-24 (5).
137 operators, 2 models. Most common: PC-12 (463) and PC-24 (49).
Pilatus in the US →Who flies Pilatus aircraft in India?
7 licensed charter operators on the DGCA lists of non-scheduled and scheduled operators (31 October 2026) fly 12 Pilatus aircraft. Biggest fleets first.
| Operator | Base | Pilatus aircraft | Models | Whole fleet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karnavati Aviation | Ahmedabad | 5 | 5 × Pilatus PC-24 | 10 |
| India Flysafe Aviation | New Delhi | 2 | 2 × Pilatus PC-12 | 6 |
| Aurea Aviation | Mumbai | 1 | 1 × Pilatus PC-12 | 1 |
| Everdeliver Logistics | Kolkata | 1 | 1 × Pilatus PC-12 | 1 |
| Tara Aviation Services | Coimbatore | 1 | 1 × Pilatus PC-12 | 2 |
| Ventura Airconnect | Surat | 1 | 1 × Pilatus PC-12 | 4 |
| VSR Ventures | New Delhi | 1 | 1 × Pilatus PC-12 | 14 |
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.
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Pilatus: questions, answered
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Ask a specialistHow many Pilatus aircraft are on charter in India?+
12, flown by 7 operators on the DGCA lists of non-scheduled and scheduled operators (31 October 2026). The most common models are the Pilatus PC-12 (7) and the Pilatus PC-24 (5).
Which charter operators fly Pilatus aircraft in India?+
Karnavati Aviation (5), India Flysafe Aviation (2), Aurea Aviation (1), Everdeliver Logistics (1), Tara Aviation Services (1) and Ventura Airconnect (1), and 1 more.
Where else do Pilatus aircraft fly on charter?+
655 fly on charter across 10 countries we serve. Outside India, 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 India 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
- Canadian Transportation Agency: air carrier licences (11 September 2026), with Transport Canada's Canadian Civil Aircraft Register
- LBA (Germany): licensed German air carriers
India: the DGCA lists of non-scheduled and scheduled operators (31 October 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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