Strata acquires additional Pilatus PC-24 work contract

UAE’s advanced composite aero structure supplier, Strata, is to Manufacture flap track fairings for the pilatus PC-24, a twin-engine business jet in an extension to its existing contract for belly farings

This was announced during the signing of a new agreement today which will see Strata manufacture PC-24 flap track fairings and comes exactly a year after the two major manufacturers signed a landmark partnership on the PC-24. The expanded deal positions Strata as the major supplier of both belly and flap track fairings for the world’s first ‘Super Versatile Jet’.

The CEO of Strata, stated, ” Our production and delivery track record have exceeded expectations and, ultimately, led to the award of this new work package.

“Pilatus is a key customer of our global partner network and this extended agreement highlights Strata’s advanced technological capabilities in the global aerospace supply chain – including our UAE-made components,” he added.

The first flap track fairings – designed to cover the gaps between aircraft parts to reduce drag and improve appearance – will be delivered for First Article Inspection by the end of this year.

In February, Strata celebrated the delivery of its first shipset of belly fairings for the PC-24, which is specifically engineered to take-off and land from unpaved runways with incredible short-field performance. The extended agreement between the two companies marks the next step in a long-term alliance aimed at delivering holistic production of the complete PC-24 composite shipset requirement in the UAE.