Unclassified

First French PC-7 MKX trainer begins flight testing

Last observed 2026-10-14 · Confidence 98%

Canonical event record

What happened

Pilatus has begun flight activities in Switzerland with France’s first PC-7 MKX basic trainer, one of 22 aircraft for the French Air Force.

Why it matters: The testing milestone advances France’s planned PC-7 MKX trainer program toward operational introduction.

Connected intelligence

No reviewed trend connection is available for this event.

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