The article "Peace dividend" (Flight International, 30 April-3 May) reported Pilatus as saying "It has never been able to count on the support of the Swiss air force".
This statement is wrong and was never made like that by any Pilatus employee during the discussion with the author of the article.
The Swiss air force has always been a very good supporter of Pilatus, but it never was an automatic customer. Pilatus always had to win its orders from the air force against competitors.
Ignaz Gretener, VP General Aviation, Pilatus Aircraft
Stans, Switzerland
Source: Flight International