Azerbaijan Air Force Conducts Intensive Training Flights in Line with 2026 Plan

Baku: In accordance with the 2026 Training Plan approved by the Minister of Defense, training flights were conducted in the aviation units of the Azerbaijan Air Force, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense told AZERTAC. Prior to the commencement of the flights, the health condition of the flight crews was examined, safety instructions were delivered, and inspections of the aircraft were carried out. According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, practical flights were conducted using JF-17C (Block III), Su-25ML, Su-25, and L-39 aircraft, following the training programme. The exercises included both individual and group flights, focusing on enhancing proficiency in airspace coordination, execution of simulated combat missions and tactical manoeuvres, target detection and destruction, and effective decision-making in special operational scenarios. The training activities aimed to enhance combat readiness and professional competence of the flight crews, with a primary emphasis on the precise and safe execution of mi ssions under diverse meteorological and tactical conditions. Additionally, the exercises focused on improving the combat employment capabilities of aviation assets.