Bruno Cervia

VP Research & Development / Deputy CEO

“Innovation and perseverance are the key to success in product development at Pilatus.”

Bruno Cervia has spearheaded the Research and Development Unit since 2009 as a member of the management. In this position he is responsible for the development and airworthiness of all Pilatus aircraft. He heads up a multi-disciplinary international team of some 400 specialists from all areas of aircraft development. He was appointed Deputy CEO in 2018. Bruno Cervia joined the company over 30 years ago as a graduate aerodynamicist. Prior to his appointment as VP Research & Development, he took care of development work on the PC-21 in his position as head of department.

Bruno Cervia is a Swiss citizen and lives in canton Nidwalden.