Tue, Oct 11, 2011
Techdeso S.A. To Service PC-12 Aircraft
Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd recently appointed Techdeso S.A.
as its newest global service partner. Based in Santiago, Chile,
Techdeso was formed recently to service the business aviation
market in this growing region.
Pilatus PC-12NG
“We are very pleased to bring Techdeso into the family of
Pilatus service partners,” said Thomas Bosshard, President
and CEO of Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd. “Wilfrid Holmes and
his team bring a wealth of business aviation experience in the
Chilean market to Pilatus, and will provide outstanding service to
our customers. Appointing a Pilatus service provider in Chile is
one more way to ensure our customers have access to world-class
support everywhere they choose to fly their aircraft.”
“We see a great opportunity for the Pilatus PC-12 in
Chile," added Wilfrid Holmes, Commercial Manager for Techdeso S.A.
"With the PC-12’s uniquely low acquisition and operating
costs and tremendous versatility, we anticipate considerable demand
from the corporate, utility and aeromedical market segments.
Techdeso will be there to ensure their operating experience is as
Pilatus intends it – second to none.”
At the NBAA annual Meeting and Convenion in Las Vegas this week,
Pilatus is showcasing is Spectre Multi-Mission version of the
PC-12. The airplane is the new static display located just
outside the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The Spectre is a version of the PC-12 NG single-engine turboprop
which is designed exclusively to support multiple government,
military, law enforcement and medevac roles. Variants of the PC-12
Spectre are currently in operation with the U.S. and several
foreign militaries, as well as federal, state
and local law enforcement agencies.
The basic PC-12 Spectre features a standard a retractable sensor
platform, and a 9-passenger utility interior with a sensor
operator’s console. Most Spectre aircraft are highly modified
to tailor to the customer’s specific mission requirements.
Customization can include communications and surveillance
equipment, external pods, medevac interiors and a paratrooper jump
door.
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