On March 11, 2025, a ceremony was held at Hinterstoisser Air Base in Zeltweg to commemorate the Eurofighter's 20.000th flight hour. This milestone is not only a significant moment in the history of the Austrian Air Force, but also a testament to the Eurofighter's high performance capabilities and the professionalism of its pilots and technical personnel. In her address, Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner emphasized the importance of the Eurofighter as an indispensable component for airspace surveillance and emphasized that the technical performance and resilience of the pilots are key to the success of this program.
The Eurofighters, which entered service with the Austrian Air Force in 2007, have since successfully completed approximately 700 "Priority A" missions. These missions involve the interception of unidentified flying objects and are an essential component of Austria's airspace surveillance. The 20.000th flight hour demonstrates not only the technical excellence of the Eurofighter, but also the outstanding work performed by the pilots and technical personnel to ensure safety in Austrian airspace.
The Austrian Armed Forces' first Eurofighter completed its maiden flight in March 2007, and the aircraft entered service at Hinterstoisser Air Base in July of the same year. Since then, the Eurofighters have significantly strengthened Austria's airspace protection system.
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