Team Principal and owner Peter Sauber is confident that "This partnership will gain us valuable time at many races and test drives. We value Pilatus' reputation very highly and envisage plenty of synergies in joint incentive events as well as technology communications."
Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, Oscar J. Schwenk, commented: "Pilatus Aircraft Ltd is delighted to be able to partner the BMW Sauber Team during the 2010 season. In motor racing as in aviation, the highest quality, optimum precision and perfect teamwork are vital success factors. As Switzerland's sole aircraft manufacturer, we wish Switzerland's only Formula One team a high-flying season full of precision landings."
About Pilatus:
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd was founded in 1939 and is currently world market leader in the manufacture and sale of single-engine turboprop aircraft. It is the only Swiss company that develops and produces private and training aircraft. At the headquarters in Stans, Switzerland, Pilatus is licensed to maintain and perform upgrades on a variety of aircraft. This service is complemented by three independent subsidiaries in Altenrhein (Switzerland), Broomfield (Colorado, USA) and Adelaide (Australia). With a workforce of over 1,200 at its head office, Pilatus is one of the biggest employers in Central Switzerland. www.pilatus-aircraft.com
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