Al Fursan debuts Chinese Hongdu L-15 trainers at Dubai Airshow

The United Arab Emirates' Al Fursan aerobatic display team, newly re-equipped by the UAE Air Force, is flying Chinese Hongdu L-15 advanced jet trainers publicly for the first time at the Dubai Airshow, marking the type's debut in the event's flying display programme.

Discovered 2025-11-16T00:23:48.944113-08:00 | 2025-11-16T00:23:48.944113-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Al Fursan is publicly flying the Chinese Hongdu L-15 for the first time at the Dubai Airshow, confirming the team's recent re-equipment with the type.
  • The appearance adds to a noticeable Chinese presence at the show alongside commercial exhibits such as COMAC's C919 making its Middle East debut.
  • The debut occurs within a high-profile event expected to draw roughly 148,000 industry professionals and follows other major UAE defence activity, including the country's 80-aircraft Rafale deal.

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