The event was attended by Klaudia Tanner, Austrian Minister of Defence, Major General Gerfried R Promberger, Head of Directorate 2 & Commander of the Austrian Air Force & Air Chief of the Austrian Armed Forces (ÖBH), Colonel Roland Miedler, Commander of the Zeltweg Air Base and Jorge Tamarit-Degenhardt, Eurofighter Chief Executive.
As part of the ceremony, Mr Tamarit-Degenhardt presented a certificate commemorating the 20,000 flying hours to representatives of the Austrian Bundesheer.
He said: “On behalf of Eurofighter, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to all who contributed to achieving this special milestone of 20,000 flying hours, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and safety.
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Download free sample pages More information“The Eurofighter is proud to be Europe’s leading swing-role fighter, fully prepared to serve the Austrian Air Force in the decades to come. We look forward to helping you reach many thousands more flying hours with this outstanding aircraft.”
The partnership between Eurofighter and the Austrian Air Force spans nearly 18 years. It began on 12 July 2007, when the first Eurofighter, serial number AS001 landed in Zeltweg. Over time, 14 additional aircraft were delivered, assuming Austria’s airspace surveillance duties on a full-time basis.
Eurofighter also provides ongoing logistical and operational support at Zeltweg Air Base. This has proven highly effective in ensuring the continuous operability of the aircraft.
Additionally, a Full Mission Simulator operated by Eurofighter plays a crucial role in pilot training, with a second simulator planned for the near future.
