Aircraft construction in the
Canton of Nidwalden

Aerolite AG

Since 2003 · 11–20 empl.·4.0(20)

Aerolite AG develops and manufactures interiors and mission equipment for rescue helicopters and air ambulances. Its services include engineering, manufacturing, certification and installation, as well as research and development and composite solutions for aviation and medical technology.

PILATUS Flugzeugwerke AG

Since 1939 · 21–50 empl.·5.0(2)

PILATUS Flugzeugwerke AG develops and manufactures aircraft for business and private aviation, military use and special missions. It also provides aircraft maintenance, technical customer support and pilot training.

Light Wing AG

Since 2000 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(4)

Light Wing AG is a certified aircraft manufacturer that produces the Lightwing AC4. Its range includes sport, training and glider-towing aircraft, including the AC4 CS-LSA and AC4 GT models.

Pilatus Aircraft Service AG

Since 1980 · 101–500 empl.

Pilatus Aircraft Service AG develops and produces aircraft for business, private, special mission and training use. The company also provides customer support, authorised service centres, MyPilatus and service programmes such as CrystalCare.

1comet AG

Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.

1comet AG develops and builds a lightweight microlift glider with a 15-metre wingspan. The aircraft is designed in a foot-launched glider version and an electric self-launching version, using lightweight carbon-composite construction.

Lightwing L + S AG

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(4)

Lightwing L + S AG is a Part‑21 certified manufacturer that develops and produces the Lightwing AC4 aircraft. The AC4 is certified as a CS‑LSA and marketed for sport, towing and training use; it is fitted with fuel‑injected Rotax engines (e.g. 912 iS, 915 iSc) and Dynon avionics, and the product pages note low fuel consumption and low noise levels.

AirDesign Gliders AG

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

AirDesign Gliders AG develops and sells paragliders for a range of experience levels and uses. Its product range also includes harnesses, rescue systems, clothing, backpacks and other equipment for paragliding.

Heli Solutions GmbH

Since 2016 · 1–10 empl.