FRENCH AIR FORCE RECEIVES FIRST PILATUS PC-21 TRAINER AICRAFT
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French Air Force receives first Pilatus PC-21 trainer aircraft. |
On August 30, the first two French Air Force Pilatus PC-21 turboprop trainers arrived at the Base aérienne 709 Cognac-Châteaubernard, France. During their route, the aircraft were "intercepted" by a FAF Rafale for a photoshoot.
France selected the PC-21 in December 2016 when a deal was signed with the French subsidiary of Babcock, the company forming a joint venture with Dassault Aviation. The so-called FOMEDEC contract lasts 11 years and will provide fast jet pilot and navigator training for the French Air Force. Simulation specialist CAE will provide ground training devices under a subcontract.
The Armee de l’Air will base the entire PC-21 fleet and simulators at Cognac-Châteaubernard, where they will replace the Grob G 120A and Socata TB-30 Epsilon.
The official delivery ceremony is planned for the first days of October 2018.
Written by Matteo Sanzani
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