The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) is modernizing its training aircraft fleet by purchasing eight new Pilatus PC-7 MKX trainers and four flight simulators.
This upgrade aims to establish a new standard for basic flight training, better prepare pilots for advanced aircraft like the F-35, reduce dropout rates, and lower financial risks, with the current fleet set for decommissioning in 2027.
In a bid to modernize the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s training aircraft fleet, military officials have entered into an agreement with Pilatus for the purchase of eight new PC-7 MKX trainers and four flight simulators.
The purchase contracts for the equipment and maintenance were signed Friday at Woensdrecht Air Base, the Netherlands Ministry of Defense said.
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