France Acquires Pilatus’ PC-7 MKX Aircraft for Military Pilot Training
France has chosen Pilatus’ PC-7 MKX as the new training system for the French Air and Space Force, ordering 22 aircraft and training systems.
Babcock to Provide PC-7 Training Aircraft Fleet for French Military
Babcock has accepted a contract to supply Pilatus PC-7 MKX training aircraft to the French Air and Space Force as well as the French Navy.
Babcock Boosts Pilot Training in France With L-39 Albatros Fleet
Babcock has acquired 11 L-39 Albatros aircraft to expand the company’s international fighter pilot training offering in France.
Ukrainian Pilots Complete Royal Air Force Training to Operate F-16s
The Royal Air Force has completed training another group of Ukrainian pilots, bringing the total number of its Elementary Flying Training program graduates to 200.
Ukrainian Pilots Finish Fighter Jet Training in France
A group of Ukrainian pilots have completed training in France, the French Air Force announced last week.
France Orders Seven Next-Gen SAMP/T Air Defense Systems
France has ordered seven next-generation SAMP/T air defense systems to boost its protection against evolving threats.
France Accepts 24th Atlas Cargo Aircraft From Airbus
Airbus has delivered the 24th A400M Atlas military transport aircraft to the French Air and Space Force at Orléans Air Base.
Airbus Begins Tests for Upgraded French NH90 Helicopter Prototype
Airbus Helicopters has begun flight tests for the French Army Aviation’s NH90 Standard 2 rotorcraft prototype.
France Tests Updated Air-Launched Nuclear Missile
France on Wednesday carried out its first test firing of an updated nuclear-capable missile designed to be launched by a Rafale fighter jet.
Dassault Delivers Two Rafale Combat Jets to France
The French government has taken delivery of two Rafale multirole fighter aircraft from Dassault Aviation in Mérignac.
Dassault to Ramp Up Rafale Production to Meet Rising Demand: CEO
Dassault Aviation will increase Rafale fighter jet’s monthly production from two to three by the end of 2024, CEO Eric Trapiier said.
French Rafale F4.1 Attains Initial Operational Capability
The French Air and Space Force announced initial operational capability for the first Rafale F4.1 fighter jet earlier this month.
