Pilatus Teams w Oceanair to Market PC-12 in Brazil
Pilatus Teams with Oceanair to Market PC-12 in Brazil
Broomfield, Colorado (March 28, 2005) – Earlier today, Pilatus Aircraft and OceanAir Taxi Aéreo Ltda. officials signed an agreement appointing OceanAir to be Pilatus’ exclusive factory-authorized sales and service representative for Brazil. The entry of Pilatus into the Brazilian market represents a high level of confidence by Pilatus that an even larger market exists for their flagship PC-12 single engine turboprop.
“We are delighted to break into the Brazilian business aviation market with such a strong and experienced partner in OceanAir,” says Thomas Bosshard, President and CEO of Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd. “We see tremendous potential for the PC-12 in Brazil. The combination of the PC-12’s long range, spacious cabin, high speed, low operating economics, and outstanding reliability make it uniquely suited to the operating environments presented by such a large and diverse country.”
According to OceanAir´s General Director, José Eduardo Brandão,
“This new partnership opens huge possibilities for the PC-12, since the Brazilian market has a great demand for sophisticated small business aircrafts”
In both 2003 and 2004, the PC-12 was the top selling turbine-powered business aircraft. Production levels of the PC-12 will increase in 2005 to support strong demand and the geographic expansion of the Pilatus Center network. In addition to the sales success of the PC-12, Pilatus Customer Support has been ranked number one by an independent survey for the past three years in a row. Earlier this year, the 500 th PC-12 was delivered to a customer, and the fleet of aircraft passed the 1 million flight hour milestone.
Established in 1939, Pilatus Aircraft is the world's leading manufacturer of single-engine turboprop aircraft. Pilatus Aircraft of Stans, Switzerland is a privately held company employing over 1,200 people. Pilatus provides aircraft and aviation services worldwide for the general aviation, commercial, training, utility, and special mission markets. Based in Broomfield, Colorado, Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pilatus Aircraft, was founded in 1996 to provide completions, marketing, sales, and service for Pilatus aircraft in North and South America. OceanAir Táxi Aéreo is a branch of Sinergy Group and has been operating since 1998. In 2003 the company was named as the exclusive representative for Bombardier Business Jets in Brazil. Due to a new partnership with Target Company, Ocean Air Táxi Aéreo is beginning to operate a maintenance center at Congonhas Airport, in São Paulo, certificated by Bombardier, which will benefit Pilatus´ clients as well. The center will guarantee not only the preservation of the aircrafts but also convenience for owners and passengers, with conference rooms, VIP treatment and ground
transportation.
Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd.
Jeffco Airport, 11755 Airport Way, Broomfield, CO 80021, USA
Phone +1 303 465 9099, Fax +1 303 465 9190
www.pilatus-aircraft.com Member of the Pilatus Group
For further information, contact:
Tom Aniello, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd.
Email: taniello@pilbal.com
office: 303.410.2730
mobile: 303.882.7614
José Eduardo Brandão, General Director, OceanAir Táxi Aéreo
Email: brandão@oceanair.com.br
Office: (5511) – 2176.1054
Mobile: (5511) – 8128.3378