| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 777 |
| Military Code: | 7 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu L-15 Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu L-15 Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu L-15 Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 320L150352 |
| Operator Titles: | United Arab Emirates - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Fursan Al Emarat Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Jebel Ali - Al Maktoum InternationalMap |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: OMDW IATA: DWC Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Dubai Airshow 2025 |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2025 |
| Photo by: | Adrian Romang |
| Photo ID: | 874148 |
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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. This photo is copyright © Adrian Romang, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 December 2025, and has since been viewed 442 times. |