French Navy Leases Three Pilatus PC-24 Jets From Jet Aviation
The arrangement combines contractor sustainment with Pilatus CrystalCare to deliver a versatile Falcon 10MER replacement starting in 2026.
Overview
- Jet Aviation announced on October 29 that it purchased three PC-24s to lease to the French Navy under a contract with the DMAé.
- Deliveries are scheduled to begin in February 2026.
- The aircraft will be used for IFR pilot training, personnel transport, and liaison duties.
- Jet Aviation will provide on-site line and base maintenance and manage airworthiness, while Pilatus will support the fleet through its CrystalCare program.
- The PC-24s replace the Dassault Falcon 10MER, making the Navy the first European military operator of the type, with the Embraer Phenom 300 reportedly evaluated during selection.