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Spain opts to acquire additional PC-21s

Having already ordered an initial batch of 24 turboprop-driven Pilatus PC-21s in early 2020, the Spanish Air and Space Force has further bolstered its commitment to the platform by acquiring a further 16 examples from the Swiss aircraft manufacturer, making it the largest operator of the PC-21 in Europe

Textron delivers T-6C Texan II to second African customer

Textron Aviation Defense announced that it has delivered the first of eight Beechcraft T-6C Texan II turboprop-driven advanced military training aircraft to the Tunisian Air Force – the second air arm on the African continent to acquire the type – on November 8

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Poland receives final upgraded PZL-130 Orlik

Airbus Poland has delivered the last of 28 PZL-130 Orlik (Eaglet) turboprop-driven two-seat trainers to the Polish Air Force, following its upgrade to TC-II standard

US Navy returns first T-6A to USAF following inspection

The US Navy announced on February 11 that its Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) had completed the first aircraft condition inspection on a USAF-operated Beechcraft T-6A Texan II