Jet Aviation has won a contract to buy, lease, and supper a trio of Pilatus PC-24 for the French Navy.
The French Navy has tapped Jet Aviation to buy and lease three Pilatus PC-24.
The General Dynamics unit will provide ongoing sustainment support throughout the contract.
Support includes on-site line and base maintenance and continuation of airworthiness management services.
Jet Aviation President Jeremie Caillet said, “It has been a privilege to work together with the DMAé and Pilatus on the selection and acquisition of the new fleet of PC-24 for the French Navy.”
He added, “With over 55 years of maintenance experience, including over 35 years working with governmental fleets, we are committed to providing our customers with solutions that are specifically tailored to meet their individual mission needs.”
Caillet continued, “We are delighted to build on our long-standing relationship with Pilatus to propose an acquisition and sustainment program that meets the requirements of the French Navy in terms of both the aircraft and ongoing maintenance and preparation of the fleet.”
Pilatus Vice President Ioannis Papachristofilou said, “We are delighted to see the PC-24 selected for the French Navy’s operational needs.”
He said it highlights Jet Aviation’s “unique capabilities as a flexible and reliable platform for government missions.”
He added, “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.”
The aircraft will primarily be operated for pilot training, periodic checks of pilots’ ability to fly with and without visibility, and the transport of urgent cargo.
The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2026.
Jet Aviation Vice President Fabien Fuster said:
‘Jet Aviation has a long history of supporting European governmental fleets, both on- and off-base. Following delivery of the aircraft, our team will provide sustainment activities at their home base, ensuring operational readiness at all times. With 16 maintenance sites worldwide, and over half a century of experience covering corporate, VIP, and governmental customers, we are able to draw on a background of global expertise and capabilities, offering seamless support for customers on even the most complex maintenance or CAMO activities. We look forward to working further with the French Navy and to contributing to the ongoing success of the fleet.’
Jet Aviation is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics with over 4,500 employees and 50 locations worldwide.
Its services include aircraft management, aircraft sales, charter, jet cards, completions, government programs, FBO, maintenance, and staffing.
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