Air Tractor Is Top Turboprop Aircraft Producer Worldwide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OLNEY, Texas – Air Tractor, Inc. is the world’s top producer of general aviation turboprop
airplanes, according to the General Aviation Manufacturing Association.
«In recent years, the demand for Air Tractor aircraft has steadily risen, particularly
internationally,” said Jim Hirsch, Air Tractor president. “We are proud of our contributions to
efficiency, productivity, and safety in both our agricultural market and the firefighting sector. Our
team remains committed to meeting the growing global demand while maintaining the high
standards that define Air Tractor.»
In its 2024 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report, GAMA lists Air Tractor with 210 turboprop
aircraft, reinforcing Air Tractor’s leadership in its agricultural, aerial firefighting and utility aircraft
sectors. Hirsch reports that Air Tractor plans to produce 215 aircraft in 2025.
The milestone comes as Air Tractor concluded its 50th anniversary celebration in 2024. Since
its founding, the company has remained focused on manufacturing purpose-built, reliable
aircraft designed for aerial application, firefighting, and specialized applications.
A key contributor to the success of Air Tractor is its longstanding partnership with Pratt &
Whitney Canada (P&WC), the manufacturer of the PT6 turboprop engines that power Air
Tractor aircraft. Known for its reliability and performance, the PT6 engine has been an integral
part of Air Tractor airplanes for decades.
«The strong relationship between Air Tractor and Pratt & Whitney Canada has been
instrumental in delivering high-quality aircraft to our customers for 50 years now,» Hirsch said.
«This partnership has played a significant role in making Air Tractor the industry leader it is
today and ensures that every aircraft we produce is equipped with a dependable turboprop
engine our customers can rely on.»
About Air Tractor
At its Olney Texas manufacturing facilities, Air Tractor produces a line of eight aircraft that
includes 400, 500, 600 and 800-gallon capacity airplanes powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada
turboprop engines. They are used for agricultural purposes, fighting wildfires, narcotic crop
eradication, fuel-hauling to remote villages, fighting locust plagues, mosquito control, and
cleaning up oil spills in coastal waters. From North, South and Central America, to Australia,
Indonesia and Australia to Spain, Italy, Croatia and Africa, Air Tractor aircraft can be found in
more than 50 countries around the world and are supported by a global network of Air Tractor
dealers. For more information, visit www.airtractor.com.