Fursan Sqn number 3 alongside #1 (771), #2 (779) and #4 (774)

During 2025, the Al Fursan display team of the UAE Air Force transitioned from the italian produced Aermacchi MB-339 to the chinese made Hongdu L-15 jet trainer. The Dubai Air Show 2025 marked the public debut using the new trainer, with the team flying a seven-ship formation. A 2nd L-15 (serialled 780) with a #7 on its tail was displayed in Al Fursan c/s in the static area during the Dubai AS. The L-15 is based on the russian YAK-130 trainer, itself related to Aermacchi's M-346. The UAEAF ordered 12 Hongdu L-15 so far, with the 1st delivered in late 2023, and has an option for 36 more.

Number 7 on air display (another #7 / 780 was on static)

A new fleet of Chinese-made L-15 advanced jet trainers will become the new mount for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force aerobatic team.

standing by and watching the superb take-off of Boeing 777X N779XW

The Dubai Air Show was the foreign debut for this Chinese advanced jet trainer. Nanchang Aviation is a subsidiary of the China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC). Pictured here being towed back to its static parking position after completing its flying display. No serial was visible on the aircraft.