French Air and Space Force Buys Pilatus PC-7 MKX Trainers

Fleet will include 22 aircraft and ground-based instruction, including simulators.

Kimberly Johnson

Wednesday, March 05, 2025 at 04:51 PM ET

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Pilatus PC-7 MKX [Courtesy: Pilatus]

Key Takeaways:

France has selected the Pilatus PC-7 MKX aircraft to train military pilots for its air and space force.
The country's procurement agency will purchase 22 trainers, including ground-based training systems, to modernize its existing fleet.
France will be among the first operators of the new PC-7 MKX, with deliveries expected to commence in 2027.

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Defense officials in France have selected the Pilatus PC-7 MKX to train military pilots in the country’s air and space force, the aircraft manufacturer announced Wednesday.

The country’s procurement agency, Direction Générale de l’Armement, has entered into an agreement to buy 22 of the trainers for the Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace, as well as ground-based training.