Babcock has agreed to provide the French Air and Space Force and French Navy with Pilatus PC-7 MKX training aircraft.The 795-million-euro ($827.9-million) agreement includes pilot equipment, infrastructure parts, accompanying through-life support, and 22 of the low-wing aircraft.Before assuming fighter and transport pilot responsibilities, military students will undertake conventional flying training at the Salon-de-Provence Air Base in southern France, where the PC-7 MKX fleet will be stationed.
