Strata begins production of Trailing Edge components for Pilatus PC-12 aircraft

23 May 2025 15:08
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), owned by Mubadala Investment Company, has successfully completed the delivery and inspection requirements for the first article of the new Trailing Edge package for Pilatus PC-12, the most advanced Single-Engine Turboprop Aircraft. This achievement marks a new addition to the growing portfolio of packages manufactured by Strata under its agreements with Switzerland's Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.In 2024, Strata received Pilatus' approval for the new PC-12 package. By the end of the first quarter of 2025, Strata had delivered 59 shipsets, comprising a total of 590 Trailing Edge components. The Trailing Edge is a critical wing component responsible for generating lift and managing drag during flight.Since 2018, Strata has supplied nearly 1,000 shipsets representing more than 26,000 components directly from Al Ain City in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE, to Pilatus in Switzerland. These shipsets cover a wide range of aircraft packages for the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet and PC-12 models.Sara Al Memari, Acting CEO of Strata, said: 'We are proud of our manufacturing journey with Pilatus. Today, Strata adds another achievement by successfully delivering and certifying the first Trailing Edge package for the Pilatus PC-12. This milestone is a testament to Strata's advanced manufacturing capabilities, technical expertise, and unwavering commitment to meeting the stringent quality standards of the aerospace sector. It strengthens our spirit of trust, innovation, and perseverance, fueling our ambition to achieve even greater success through our global partnerships.'Roman Emmenegger, Pilatus' VP of Manufacturing said: 'We are delighted to have received the first set of the new Trailing Edge package for the PC-12, which has successfully passed all inspection and testing requirements. Pilatus is fully committed to expanding its partnership with Strata, a strategic decision driven by their advanced capabilities and dedication to innovation in aerospace manufacturing. We look forward to leveraging Strata's expertise to further enhance the performance of our PC-24 and PC-12 aircraft.'Strata sustained success in the production of composite aircraft structures are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies such as autoclave processing, and the use of advanced lightweight carbon fibre materials that are essential in enhancing aircraft performance and efficiency.
Since the beginning of its collaboration with Pilatus in 2018, Strata has been entrusted with the production of several major work packages, including: Flap Track Fairings, Belly Fairings, Bullet Fairings, Tail Cones, Pylon Fairings, Internal Floor Panels, and Cockpit Interior Panels for the PC-24, as well as Interior and now Trailing Edge components for the PC-12.
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