Pilatus PC-21
Case study
With its PC-21, Switzerland-based aircraft manufacturer Pilatus wanted to build a trainer that would meet the challenges of training top pilots for the 21st century. A full-featured visualization solution for the glass cockpit was one of the key elements. Barco’s proposal responded fluidly to Pilatus’ needs.
The PC-21 tandem cockpit is fitted with six Barco displays, used as primary flight and navigation displays. Bruno Cervia, Head of Engineering New Projects: “Barco is synonymous with high quality, both in its products and in its services.” Test Pilot Bill Tyndall is especially impressed by the high readability and reliability of the Barco displays. Both men praise Barco’s responsiveness and their flexibility throughout the development process and call their cooperation a true partnership.
From 2008 onwards, the Singapore as well as the Swiss Air Forces will be flying high with Barco. And there’s more Barco on the agenda: the avionics system for the next-generation PC-12, designed by Honeywell, will be fitted with Barco displays.
About this project
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| Date | December, 2007 | |||||||||
| Location | SWITZERLAND | |||||||||
| Press releases | BARCO Avionics Displays Selected by PILATUS for New PC-21 High Performance Turboprop Trainer (en) |
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