Sierra Nevada Corporation has clinched a $64.2-million deal to restore and maintain the Uzbekistan military’s Pilatus PC-12 cargo aircraft.
Announced last week, the contract covers return-to-service work for a total of six PC-12s and will include field representative support.
The Colorado-based firm will also provide necessary logistics support as part of the agreement.
Work for the contract will be entirely in Uzbekistan and is scheduled for completion by August 2027.
Once the aircraft is restored and has returned to service, the fleet is expected to enhance Tashkent’s ability to conduct cargo and personnel transport, surveillance, and other missions.
Developed in Switzerland, the Pilatus PC-12 is a single-engine light utility aircraft that can carry up to 10 military personnel or one ton of payload.
It is known for its performance in various environments, from rugged terrain to remote locations with short runways.