Ukraine receives major aircraft batch to train military pilots
Photo: The Ukrainian Armed Forces received ten ALTO NG training aircraft (mod.gov.ua)
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have received ten ALTO NG training aircraft, which were transferred to Ukraine by the Air Force Capabilities Coalition, the Czech government, and the Dárek pro Putina charitable foundation, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
The introduction of these light aircraft will make it possible to establish a fully-fledged training base within the country, drastically reduce the cost per flight hour compared to combat aviation, and accelerate the transition of Ukrainian pilots to sophisticated Western aircraft that meet NATO standards.
The ALTO NG aircraft are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, allowing future pilots to effectively practice basic and critically important military skills, including mastering flight control techniques in various conditions, navigating takeoff and landing procedures, and transitioning to modern Western fighter jets.
Source: Ukrainian Ministry of Defense
This approach to training significantly enhances pilots’ combat readiness and makes air defense simpler, more modern, and more effective.
Source: Ukrainian Ministry of Defense
The transfer of aviation equipment took place as part of an international solidarity effort: five aircraft were provided with direct support from the Czech government, and another five were donated by Czech citizens through the well-known charity Dárek pro Putina.
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