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Spain orders 20 more Eurofighters

Amely Mizzi June 24, 2022 08:33

Spain's Air Force will replace the F-18 fighter jets stationed in the Canary Islands with 20 more Eurofighters. The procurement will be carried out via the NATO agency Netma. The Spanish armed forces will operate 90 military aircraft of this type in the future. The new Eurofighters will significantly upgrade the Spanish Air Force's fighter fleet and enable them to join the NATO alliance with the most modern fighter jet developed in Europe. At the same time, the order secures industrial activity at least until 2030. "This additional order underlines Spain's commitment not only to the Eurofighter, but also to its development and its industrial environment. We thank the customer for its determined stance on European defense at a time when it is particularly urgently needed," said Mike Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space. The transaction, valued at €2,043 billion, was approved by the Spanish Cabinet on December 14, 2021 and includes the aircraft and engines, a simulator and the necessary support services. The Spanish Air Force has operated the Eurofighter since 2003. The fleet is based at the air bases in Morón (11th Squadron) and Albacete (14th Squadron), from where it secures Spanish territory. Spain has also been involved with its Eurofighters in various air policing missions in the Baltics and, most recently, in the Black Sea. With the arrival of these new aircraft, Spain will be able to equip a third base, Gando in the Canary Islands, where the 46th Squadron is based, with Eurofighters. The Spanish Eurofighter will be assembled, tested and delivered at the Airbus site in Getafe (Spain), which will directly and indirectly create more than 20.000 jobs.

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Germany: Luftwaffe takes delivery of first Airbus A321LR

Amely Mizzi June 24, 2022 07:34

As part of the ILA Berlin, the German Bundeswehr took delivery of the first of initially two Airbus A321LRs. The long-haul aircraft has the registration 15+10 and was converted for military use by Lufthansa Technik. The Air Force is the first customer of a military variant of the A321LR. Lufthansa Technik began the conversion in December of last year. The aircraft is to be used flexibly for troop and passenger transport, but also for parliamentary flight operations. The maximum capacity is 136 people. If required, the 15+10 can also be used as a MedEvac aircraft, as the necessary equipment was installed by Lufthansa Technik on behalf of the Bundeswehr. The handover at the ILA was preceded by an intensive test and acceptance program by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), the Military Technical Center 61 and the Air Force's Air Force. The aircraft, which has been registered as a civilian aircraft until now, can now soon receive official military approval under the tactical registration number 15+10. At the same time, the first flight, cabin and technical crews of the Air Force have already been comprehensively trained by Lufthansa Technik and Lufthansa Technical Training in handling the new A321LR model. The sister aircraft with the tactical registration 15+11 is expected to enter service shortly.

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German Air Force wants to operate A400M with 50 percent SAF admixture

Amely Mizzi June 22, 2022 13:06

The German Air Force and aircraft manufacturer Airbus are working together on the transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The plan is for the A400M transport aircraft to initially run on 40 percent sustainable aviation fuel. Airbus is preparing steps to issue the German Air Force with a technical clearance certificate in the near future. This makes Germany, which has ordered a total of 53 aircraft, the first customer nation to initiate a gradual conversion of its A400M fleet to SAF. "The Air Force's goal is to initiate a transition to sustainability for its fleet. Their mission is our mission. We are happy to support these important efforts, not just for the A400M, but for the entire Airbus fleet, from VIP transport to fighter jets," said Mike Schoellhorn, Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Defence and Space. "The transition to a more sustainable future is everyone's duty. The transition from petroleum-based kerosene to sustainable fuels plays an important role in aviation's efforts to reduce CO2 emissions. Our government aircraft are already cleared for SAF. In close cooperation with industry, we aim to certify the A400M as well. Looking ahead, we support all activities to introduce SAF for our entire fleet, including the combat aircraft fleet," said Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz, Inspector of the German Air Force. In addition to supporting national customer activities, Airbus has set out a long-term roadmap on how to achieve 100 percent SAF capability and certification for the A400M. As a first step, Airbus plans to test fly an A2022M aircraft with a fuel load of up to 400 percent SAF in 50. This first

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Luftwaffe flew wounded Ukrainian soldiers to Nuremberg

Jan Gruber June 3, 2022 08:03

On Thursday, the German Air Force flew wounded and sick Ukrainians to Nuremberg in the Airbus A310 with the registration 10+25. The patients were then transported by emergency services overland to hospitals throughout Bavaria. The airport fire brigade and the airport's traffic department took over the organization on site; the integrated control center of the Nuremberg fire brigade coordinated the medical transports in cooperation with the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK). The Airbus A16, which brought wounded soldiers of the Ukrainian army from Poland to Germany, landed at Nuremberg Airport at around 00 p.m. The patients were distributed to hospitals throughout Bavaria and treated there according to the so-called cloverleaf concept. For this reason, numerous rescue vehicles from all organizations were on site. The photo gallery below shows the Air Force's A310 and the rescue vehicles. The patients cannot be seen, particularly for reasons of privacy. Nuremberg Airport has understandably strictly prohibited the taking of photos of the wounded.

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Federal army draws positive Daedalus22 balance sheet

Amely Mizzi 31 May 2022 07:06

Between May 22 and 26, 2022, the Austrian Armed Forces deployed around 1.000 soldiers to increase airspace security at the request of Switzerland. Temporary flight restrictions over parts of Tyrol and Vorarlberg were also a key focus. "I was personally able to see for myself the perfect cooperation between Switzerland and Austria and I would like to express my special appreciation to our air forces in particular. We will very quickly conclude further agreements with other neighboring countries in order to further improve the security of our population against non-military threats from the air," said Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner, drawing a positive conclusion. The pilots completed 239 flight hours in 241 missions. These included patrol flights for surveillance, flights to identify airspace violations, transports, and "cross-border operations" within the framework of the state treaty between the Republic of Austria and the Swiss Confederation regarding cooperation in the field of cross-border airspace security. There were a total of 8 airspace violations. These were pilots who had not observed the restricted flight zone. In all cases, the Austrian Armed Forces established their identity and clarified the situation. From the Vorarlberg ground, mobile radar stations, fire control devices and air reporting teams of the air force monitored all operations in the air. This data was transmitted directly to the base area operations center (EZB) in Pongau via mobile radio systems. 20 aircraft were used in the air, including ten fixed-wing aircraft and ten helicopters. This ensured that it was possible to react to both slow and fast-flying targets at all altitudes.

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Netherlands has A330MRTT painted in Luqa

Amely Mizzi 28 May 2022 12:10

Last week, an Airbus A330-243MRTT was transferred from Madrid-Getafe to Luqa Airport in Malta. The military aircraft will be painted at Aviation Cosmetics Malta and will be operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force as the T-060. The aircraft will complement the current fleet of the NATO air cooperation program, which is based on the acquisition, management and operation of a fleet of Airbus A330MRTTs. An aircraft of this type destined for the Spanish Air Force was recently converted and painted in Malta. A few days earlier, Luqa was visited again by a Lockheed C-130H from the Royal New Zealand Air Force. It made an overnight stop. The aircraft will be used from Brize Norton to support the logistical supply of the Ukrainian population affected by the ongoing conflict.

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Austria: Armed Forces are looking for aviation employees

Amely Mizzi 24 May 2022 10:03

The aviation department of the Austrian Armed Forces is currently looking for new recruits. According to the Ministry of Defense, pilots, technicians, air traffic controllers, meteorologists and many other professional groups are being sought. At the same time, work in the Austrian Armed Forces is being promoted with a new homepage and an advertising campaign that includes posters, online banners and cinema spots. The aim is to provide as much information as possible about the individual fields of activity on the web with the help of videos and 360-degree panoramic details. "The videos and information only feature soldiers and civilian employees who work in these areas of the Army. This means that our core message to the population is authentic, empathetic and competent. We know best what our job in the Austrian Air Force entails, where we can develop personally and what advantages our job offers," explains helicopter pilot Captain Eva Berginc about the concept behind the Army's public relations work. "One thing is clear these days: Austria must be more prepared than ever to ensure the security of our airspace in the future, and we are currently demonstrating this with our campaign. And Airpower 22 on September 2 and 3 will also give us the opportunity to show what we need to protect Austrian airspace and for domestic and foreign missions!" says Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner.

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UN mission: Federal army sends 100 soldiers to Lebanon

Amely Mizzi 23 May 2022 10:02

On Friday, Austria's Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner (ÖVP) bid farewell to 100 soldiers at the Götzendorf barracks who will be serving in Lebanon as part of a UN mission. At the same time, a minute's silence was held for fallen blue helmets. "Over the past 60 years, more than 100.000 soldiers and civilian helpers have made an indispensable contribution to world peace in over 100 international peace support and humanitarian missions. Austria helps and ensures stability where crises arise or have already broken out. I would like to thank all soldiers and civilian helpers who are actively contributing to world peace in very challenging situations - often at the risk of their lives. They are the ones who carry Austria's reputation as a reliable peacekeeper even to countries affected by disasters, war or devastation," said Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner. The 100 soldiers come from all over Austria: 24 come from Lower Austria, 19 from Styria, 14 from Vienna, 13 each from Upper Austria and Tyrol, seven each from Carinthia and Salzburg, two from Burgenland and one soldier from Vorarlberg. In the Austrian contingent, three women are deployed as deputy commanders of the construction pioneer group, as economic sergeants and as bus drivers. The rotation contingent consists of 79 professional soldiers and 21 members of the militia. The soldiers form the "Multi Role Logistic Unit", a transport unit for logistical operations at UNIFIL. This ensures the transport of people and material, repairs vehicles and supplies the UN troops with fuel. The soldiers of the Austrian fire brigade also guarantee fire protection at the headquarters. The Lebanon contingent consists of

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Survey Analysis: Does Austria Need More Army?

guest Author 20 May 2022 12:04

After the shadowy existence of recent years, the war in Ukraine has brought the relevance and condition of the domestic armed forces back into focus. The online research institute Marketagent therefore surveyed 500 Austrians in a recent study on the reputation and tasks of the domestic armed forces. According to a recent survey by the online research institute Marketagent, 7 out of 10 respondents believe that Austria needs armed forces, i.e. its own federal army. By comparison: 10 years ago, in 2012, only a good half were of this opinion (57%). "While the federal army has led a rather shadowy existence in this country in recent years, both the corona pandemic - in which the armed forces actively supported - and the war in Ukraine have brought the importance of the army back into the public's consciousness," explains Thomas Schwabl, Managing Director of Marketagent. The Austrian military can also be pleased with its good image: almost every second person surveyed says the army has a positive reputation – only the police have 61% approval. The parliament (24%) and the federal government (21%) are significantly behind in the rankings. The survey also shows that NATO has a rather reserved image in this country. While Finland and Sweden are now also seeking to join the defence alliance, the neutrality debate in Austria is still very reserved. This is also reflected in the attitude of the population: only around a third of those surveyed trust NATO or say it has a good image. The respondents clearly see the most important task of the Austrian army as domestic disaster relief (85%).

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WEF: Federal army strengthens airspace security

Amely Mizzi 20 May 2022 10:04

The Austrian Armed Forces will increase their presence, particularly in Tyrol and Vorarlberg, from May 22 to 26, 2022. Due to the World Economic Forum being held in Davos, airspace security is being strengthened at the request of Switzerland. More than 1.000 soldiers and 20 aircraft, ten fixed-wing aircraft and ten helicopters, will ensure the security of the event and protect the local population from dangers from the air. "In order for major events to take place at all, it is necessary to ensure the safety of the event participants as well as the local population. This applies both on the ground and in the air. With the airspace security operation 'Dädalus22', the Austrian Air Force, in cooperation with their Swiss comrades, is demonstrating its high level of competence in carrying out this cross-border operation," said Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner. Flights across the national border are continuously being intensified between Austria and Switzerland as part of the further development of cooperation. These pursuit flights are made possible by the mutual granting of entry permits. Since February 1, 2019, the agreement between the Republic of Austria and the Swiss Confederation regarding cooperation in the area of ​​cross-border airspace security against non-military threats from the air has been in full force. "Cross-border operations" ensure the continuous observation and escort of aircraft that do not comply with international aviation guidelines in the event of airspace violations near the border. This can ensure the observation of aircraft, but above all the early handover between the air forces of two states. The use of weapons in neighboring airspace is not permitted, however. Similar cross-border cooperation in the police has existed on the ground for years. It enables pursuit actions

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