The Royal Netherlands Air Force is modernizing its training aircraft fleet by purchasing eight new Pilatus PC-7 MKX trainers and four flight simulators.
The agreement includes contracts for both equipment and maintenance, signed at Woensdrecht Air Base.
This acquisition aims to improve basic flight training, preparing pilots more effectively for advanced aircraft like the F-35 and potentially reducing dropout rates in subsequent training.
The new fleet will replace the current 13 Pilatus PC-7 trainers, which are scheduled 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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