The Pilatus PC-12 was the most frequently flown business aircraft in the USA last year, according to data from WingX Advance. The Swiss-made single-engine turboprop recorded 316,328 takeoffs between August 2023 and July 2024, representing 8.

Firefly Aerospace has been selected as a vendor for the SDA's Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated LEO (HALO) program. The company is now eligible to support rapid, end-to-end demonstration missions for military satellites utilizing its Elytra orbital vehicles.

The global fleet of just under 250 PC-21 training aircraft recently set a historic milestone with over 500,000 successful hours in the air. Breaking Defense reports that experience with current customers shows a 50% reduction in training costs.

Firefly Aerospace and True Anomaly have agreed to provide rapid launch capabilities for the U.S. Space Force's VICTUS HAZE Tactically Responsive Space mission.

Pilatus is showcasing its commitment to sustainability with the PC-24 cabin interior, featuring environmentally-friendly materials and state-of-the-art technology. Partnering with F/LIST at the 2024 NBAA-BACE, Pilatus aims to reduce its environmental impact while maintaining quality and performance.

Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a NASA contract to launch NOAA's QuickSounder environmental satellite on its Alpha rocket in 2026. The mission is part of NOAA's Near Earth Orbit Network (NEON) program, which aims to improve weather forecasting and climate models.

Pilatus has been honored with a prestigious Living Legends of Aviation Award for its outstanding achievements in aviation and aerospace. The award was presented at the 'Living Legends of Aviation Europe Awards' event, where Markus Bucher, CEO, accepted the Sam B.

Firefly Aerospace has named Jason Kim as its new CEO, effective October 1, 2024. With over two decades of experience in the aerospace and defense sectors, Kim will lead the company's launch, lunar, and on-orbit programs.

Pilatus has signed an agreement to develop a flagship sales, design, and service center in Bradenton, Florida. The facility will initially employ over 50 people and is expected to be operational by mid-2026.

Firefly Aerospace has shipped its Blue Ghost lunar lander to NASA JPL for final testing before launching in Q4 2024. As part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander is integrated with 10 scientific instruments and technology demonstrations that will help pave the way for humanity's return to the Moon.

Firefly Aerospace announced a second multi-launch agreement with L3Harris for up to 20 Alpha launches, expanding its launch services beyond existing agreements. According to Firefly, the new agreement supports L3Harris' space business and will enable the company to provide dedicated launch options for customers.

Firefly Aerospace has announced that Bill Weber is no longer serving as CEO, effective immediately. Firefly board member Peter Schumacher will serve as interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent replacement.

Firefly Aerospace successfully launched its Alpha FLTA005 rocket as part of the Venture-Class Launch Services Demonstration 2 contract with NASA. The mission, called Noise of Summer, lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base on July 3, 2024.

Firefly Aerospace and Swedish Space Corporation have signed a collaborative agreement to jointly launch satellites with Firefly's Alpha rocket from Esrange Space Center in Sweden, starting in 2026. This partnership will establish an orbital launch service in Europe with a flight-proven launch vehicle, supporting commercial, civil, and defense customers.

Firefly Aerospace has announced plans to add an Alpha launch capability at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) on Wallops Island, Virginia. The new facility will support Firefly's responsive space missions and enable the company to offer a diverse set of launch sites.

Firefly Aerospace has announced its Alpha Flight 5 (FLTA005) mission, called Noise of Summer, which is scheduled to launch no earlier than June 26. The mission will deploy eight educational payloads for NASA's CubeSat Launch Initiative, providing low-cost access to space for U.

Andrew Herzfeld, a model aircraft builder, has created a miniature replica of the Pilatus PC-24 ambulance jet. The project took three-and-a-half years to complete and was supported by the RFDS Western Australia.

Firefly Aerospace has announced a multi-launch agreement with Lockheed Martin for 25 launches on its Alpha rocket through 2029. The partnership commits Lockheed Martin to 15 launch reservations and 10 optional launches.

Pilatus and Synhelion are collaborating to accelerate the development of solar fuels for the aviation industry. The partnership aims to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy sources, with Pilatus planning to use Synhelion's solar fuels in its operations and offer them to customers.

Firefly Aerospace has announced an agreement with Klepsydra Technologies to demonstrate edge computing in space. The partnership will utilize Firefly's Elytra vehicle as an on-orbit edge computing platform for hosted software applications.