Swiss Air Force wants to save on demonstrations
Published: Friday, Nov 29th 2024, 11:20
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The Swiss Air Force wants to halve the number of its demonstrations and exhibitions to save money. Participation abroad is only planned in exceptional cases from the beginning of 2025, the Department of Defense announced.
Among those affected are the Swiss Para Wings and F/A-18 Swiss Hornet display teams. The Patrouille Suisse will continue to fly the F-5 Tiger until 2027, as the Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) announced on Friday.
The aim is to focus resources on the introduction of the new fighter aircraft. Meanwhile, the PC-7 team will remain unchanged, the statement continued. In addition, the flight hours freed up are to be used for missions and pilot training and development. Further corresponding measures are in preparation.
For decades, the Swiss Air Force and its five demonstration teams have taken part in around 50 events and demonstrations at home and abroad throughout the year.
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