Belgium awards Pilatus 20‑year contract for 18 PC‑7 MKX trainers and ground‑based training system

The Belgian government has selected Pilatus to supply 18 PC‑7 MKX basic trainers and an integrated ground‑based training system under a 20‑year contract, with deliveries due to begin in 2027. Pilatus said its winning bid includes partnerships with Belgian companies and will replace the current basic training fleet.

Discovered 2025-11-27T06:09:43.443805-08:00 | 2025-11-27T06:09:43.443805-08:00

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  • The package (18 aircraft, an integrated Ground‑Based Training System and a 20‑year term with deliveries from 2027) locks in Belgium's basic training capability and creates a long‑term sustainment and logistics commitment; it comes as Pilatus consolidates global sales and support through moves such as its rebranding of Skytech and establishment of a U.S. headquarters.
  • The contract includes local industrial participation and an integrated training system, tying Belgian supply‑chain work and pilot throughput to the programme; comparable training‑fleet modernisations, such as the RCAF's Grob G120TP procurement, illustrate how these buys reshape training pipelines and sustainment planning.

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