French Navy to Operate New Military Jet
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The French Navy is set to become the first European military operator of the Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. The aircraft will be procured from Pilatus and leased to the Navy by Jet Aviation France, acting as the prime contractor. Delivery of the first of three PC-24s is scheduled for February 2026.
The PC-24 is certified for single-pilot operations, equipped with a standard cargo door, and approved for use on unpaved runways. These features make the aircraft suited for various government missions, including instrument flight rules (IFR) pilot training, transport, and liaison tasks. Pilatus will provide its CrystalCare support program, designed to ensure maximum availability and efficient maintenance.
Ioannis Papachristofilou, Vice President Government Aviation at Pilatus, said: “We are delighted to see the PC-24 selected for the French Navy’s operational needs, highlighting its unique capabilities as a flexible and reliable platform for government missions. Our collaboration with Jet Aviation has been exemplary and instrumental in achieving this success, and we look forward to the first delivery in a few months.”
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