Jet Aviation has purchased three Pilatus PC-24 aircraft to lease to the French Navy under contract with the Direction de la Maintenance Aeronautique (DMAe). The company will also provide comprehensive sustainment support including on-site line and base maintenance and continuing airworthiness management (CAMO) services.

“It has been a privilege to work together with the DMAe and Pilatus on the selection and acquisition of the new fleet of PC-24 for the French Navy,” says Jeremie Caillet, president, Jet Aviation. “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.”

Ioannis Papachristofilou, vice president government aviation, Pilatus, says: “We are delighted to see the PC-24 selected for the French Navy’s operational needs, highlighting its unique capabilities as a flexible and reliable platform for government missions.”

The aircraft will mainly be used for pilot training, flight checks in varying conditions and urgent cargo transport. Deliveries are scheduled for February 2026.

“Following delivery of the aircraft, our team will provide sustainment activities at their home base ensuring operational readiness at all times,” says Fabien Fuster, vice president government services EMEA, Jet Aviation.