Sarasota/Manatee

January 28, 2026

For Immediate Release

Pilatus Aircraft Breaks Ground on New Flagship U.S. Facility at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

SRQ is pleased to share the following Pilatus Aircraft press release. Click here for further details.

“We are proud to welcome Pilatus Aircraft to the SRQ family with the groundbreaking of their new state-of-the-art facility. This investment is a major win for our region, driving economic growth and is the initial step toward bringing Pilatus’ first aircraft manufacturing operation outside Switzerland right here to SRQ. We are excited about what this partnership means for the future of aviation and our local economy,” stated Paul Hoback, Jr., President, CEO of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

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Contact:

Paul Hoback, Jr., President, CEO

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200