The Pilatus PC-7 MKX becomes the new basic training aircraft of the French Air and Space Army

As part of the final phase of the modernization process in the training capacities of new pilots, the Pilatus PC-7 MKX has become the new basic training aircraft of the French Air and Space Army, allowing the centralization of this stage into a single type of aircraft. This was announced by the Swiss company in a press release issued on 5 March this year, following the purchase of 22 units by the General Directorate of Armament (DGA) of France. …