Strata Manufacturing’s Milestone Achievement

Strata Manufacturing, a subsidiary of the Mubadala Investment Company and a frontrunner in advanced manufacturing in the UAE, has successfully completed the delivery and inspection of the inaugural “Trailing Edge” package for the Pilatus PC-12, recognized as the most advanced single-engine turboprop aircraft.

Approval and Deliveries

In 2024, Strata received the green light from Pilatus for the new PC-12 package. By the end of Q1 2025, Strata had delivered 59 shipsets, totaling 590 Trailing Edge components. The Trailing Edge is a crucial wing element that is vital for lift generation and drag management during flight.

Impressive Production Track Record

Since 2018, Strata has provided nearly 1,000 shipsets, amounting to over 26,000 components, directly from Al Ain City in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to Pilatus in Switzerland. These shipsets encompass a diverse array of aircraft packages for the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet and PC-12 models.

Leadership Insights

Reflecting on this significant achievement, Sara Al Memari, Acting CEO of Strata, remarked: “We take immense pride in our manufacturing journey with Pilatus. Today, Strata marks another milestone by successfully delivering and certifying the first Trailing Edge package for the Pilatus PC-12. This accomplishment underscores Strata’s advanced manufacturing capabilities, technical expertise, and steadfast commitment to upholding the rigorous quality standards of the aerospace industry. It embodies our spirit of trust, innovation, and perseverance, propelling our ambition for even greater success through our global partnerships.”

Roman Emmenegger, VP of Manufacturing at Pilatus, expressed: “We are thrilled to have received the first set of the new Trailing Edge package for the PC-12, which has successfully met all inspection and testing criteria. Pilatus is fully dedicated to strengthening its partnership with Strata, a strategic choice driven by their advanced capabilities and commitment to innovation in aerospace manufacturing. We eagerly anticipate leveraging Strata’s expertise to further enhance the performance of our PC-24 and PC-12 aircraft.”

Technological Advancements

Strata’s ongoing success in producing composite aircraft structures is supported by cutting-edge technologies, including autoclave processing and the utilization of advanced lightweight carbon fiber materials, which are crucial for improving aircraft performance and efficiency.

Collaboration with Pilatus

Since the inception of its collaboration with Pilatus in 2018, Strata has been entrusted with the production of several major work packages, including Flap Track Fairings, Belly Fairings, Bullet Fairings, Tail Cones, Pylon Fairings, Internal Floor Panels, and Cockpit Interior Panels for the PC-24, as well as Interior and now Trailing Edge components for the PC-12.