On March 30, 2026, Switzerland’s Pilatus Aircraft confirmed a contract to supply 12 PC-24 Super Versatile Jets to PT E-System Solutions Indonesia, a contractor authorized by the Indonesian Ministry of Defense. The Indonesian MoD selected the PC-24 for air force transport pilot training, air transport, and liaison missions.
The agreement includes options for additional aircraft, along with ground support equipment, tools, spare parts, training, and technical support from Pilatus headquarters in Stans, Switzerland. Pilatus emphasized the PC-24’s ability to take off and land at short airfields and operate from unpaved runways, enhancing access to remote islands in Indonesia’s 17,000-island archipelago—a key selection criterion.
“We appreciate the trust placed in Pilatus by the Indonesian Ministry of Defense. This program marks the beginning of a long-term relationship, and our priority is to support Indonesia in putting the fleet into service smoothly,” said Markus Bucher, CEO of Pilatus.
“The selection by the Indonesian Air Force emphasizes the growing interest of government operators in our PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. We remain focused on supplying solutions to facilitate various missions ranging from training to transport,” added Ioannis Papachristofilou, Vice President of Government Aviation at Pilatus.
Concurrently, a Letter of Intent was signed for 24 PC-21 trainers, including ground-based training equipment, spare parts, ground support equipment, and technical support. This deal aligns with Indonesia’s recent announcements at the Singapore Airshow 2026 for 36 Leonardo M-346FI aircraft, with 12 optional.