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While the large aviation industry is suffering the effects of the Corona crisis, it is very different in Pilatus, Schwenk told the “Luzerner Zeitung.” “Especially in the United States, companies are buying their own company jets more and more frequently, mainly due to the uncertainty about planning flight connections,” says Schwenk. In addition, more and more people, for fear of getting infected, no longer want to fly in large planes.
The business figures for 2020 are not yet available, but Schwenk can already say that it will be “a good year”. And the outlook for 2021 is not bad either. “Almost all the aircraft that we can produce in 2021 have already been sold. That’s unbelievably good, ”said the president.
Boom in Amerika
There is nothing to say about speculation surrounding the development of a new aircraft, Schwenk said. But Pilate is actually looking for people, as the United States in particular sold more than expected. VIEW reported this 10 days ago. More planes would be produced in 2021 than this year, so the company needs more employees.
At the beginning of the confinement, there was still an adjustment, as less work was expected. But there were only a few early retirements or the merger of some part-time positions. In total, fewer than 30 people were affected, with a total of more than 2,200 employees at Stans, explains Schwenk.
Do they fall under the mercenary law?
In the case of Saudi Arabia, although procedures related to services have been interrupted due to an alleged breach of the obligation to report, other procedures are still ongoing. It is about whether maintenance contracts are subject to mercenary law or not. It is not yet clear when a decision will be made here. (pbe / SDA)
