Major General Gerfried R. Promberger, Head of Directorate 2 & Commander of the Austrian Air Force & Chief of the Air Force of the Austrian Armed Forces (ÖBH), Klaudia Tanner, Austrian Minister of Defense, Jorge Tamarit-Degenhardt, Eurofighter Managing Director and Colonel Roland Miedler, Commander of Zeltweg Airfield (from left to right).
Major General Gerfried R. Promberger, Head of Directorate 2 & Commander of the Austrian Air Force & Chief of the Air Force of the Austrian Armed Forces (ÖBH), Klaudia Tanner, Austrian Minister of Defense, Jorge Tamarit-Degenhardt, Eurofighter Managing Director, and Colonel Roland Miedler, Commander of Zeltweg Airfield (from left to right). (Source: Eurofighter)

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The Austrian Air Force reached a significant milestone of 20,000 flight hours on its Eurofighter Typhoons. High-ranking government and military officials attended the ceremony, celebrating the ongoing partnership.

Important participants in the celebration

High-ranking guests, including Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner, attended the ceremony. Major General Gerfried R. Promberger, Commander of the Force, and CEO Jorge Tamarit-Degenhardt were also present. These personalities emphasized the importance of the partnership and the achievement of 20,000 hours.

Certificate as recognition

During the ceremony, Mr. Tamarit-Degenhardt presented a certificate to the representatives of the Armed Forces. He emphasized the achievements in terms of professionalism and safety, which are crucial to the success of the Austrian Force and cooperation.

Long-standing partnership between Eurofighter and the Austrian Air Force

The partnership between and the Austrian Force began in July 2007. Over the years, 15 aircraft have been delivered, which now permanently monitor Austrian . Thanks to Eurofighter’s logistical and operational support, the aircraft’s operational readiness remains at a high level.

Innovations in pilot training

In addition to its operational activities, Eurofighter operates a full-mission at the Zeltweg site, which is essential for . A second is planned, which will further increase capacity and significantly enhance skills.

Eurofighter is ‘s leading provider of . Through continuous innovation and strategic partnerships, the company ensures its customers worldwide the highest standards of efficiency and safety. With almost two decades of successful collaboration, Eurofighter continues to set new standards.