ETAC launches the first course of the European Tactical Air Transport Programme (ETAP) for 2026
The first course of the European Tactical Air Transport Programme (ETAP) for 2026 will begin on 22th February. The course, organised by the European Tactical Air Transport Centre (ETAC) at Zaragoza Air Base, will run until 6th March, the scheduled date for the withdrawal of the participating crews. This edition will feature the participation of Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, France, [...]
The European Tactical Air Transport Centre concludes its first tactical instructor course of 2026
21 January 2026. The European Tactical Air Transport Centre (ETAC) has concluded its first Tactical Mission Instructor Course of 2026, held between 13 and 16 January at the Orléans Air Base (France). In this edition, five pilots from Germany, France and Spain graduated as tactical instructors. This course, known as the ETAP I project, is the first training activity [...]
SUCCESS OF THE TWO ETAP-I COURSES 25-3 AND 25-4 HELD IN WUNSTORF, GERMANY
SUCCESS OF THE TWO ETAP-I COURSES 25-3 AND 25-4 HELD IN WUNSTORF, GERMANY Pilots from Belgium, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, and BATS (Bilateral Air Transport Squadron France-Germany) have successfully completed ETAP-I 25-3 and ETAP-I 25-4 courses, held in Wunstorf from November 18th to 28th. These two intensive courses brought together expert pilots from various nations, training them as Tactical Instructors [...]
Success of ETAP-C 25-04 exercise in Portugal with the participation of six European Nations and the incorporation of the Portuguese KC-390
Beja Air Base, Portugal — October 2025. For two intense weeks, from October 19 to 30, the Beja Air Base in Portugal hosted ETAP-C 25.4, the last advanced tactical course of the year for the European Tactical Airlift Program (ETAP), organized by the European Tactical Airlift Center (ETAC). On this occasion, seven aircraft from six European nations performed in a [...]
Advanced Tactical Training Project ETAP-C 25-03 Concludes in Zaragoza
Zaragoza has once again served as the backdrop for one of Europe’s most demanding advanced tactical training programmes of the year, reaffirming its status as a benchmark in operational preparation for aircrews. Participants highlighted the course’s high level of difficulty, recognising the value of an experience that delivers realistic and effective preparation for high-risk scenarios in hostile environments. Throughout the [...]
King Felipe VI Visits the National Component of the European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC) and the ETAP 25-3 Course
His Majesty King Felipe VI visited on September 10th the National Component of the European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC) and the ETAP 25-3 course currently being conducted at the Zaragoza Air Base for the advanced tactical training of multinational transport crews. The King was received by the Minister of Defence, the Secretary of State for Defence, the Chief of the [...]
The 49th Wing of the Air and Space Force, along with the European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC), lead the debate on cooperation, modernisation, and standardisation of European Tactical Airlift.
The 49th Wing of the Spanish Air and Space Force has been the centre of European Tactical Airlift operations between 3rd and 5th June 2025. During 3rd, 4th, and 5th June, the Air and Space Force (EA) hosted a series of significant events in the field of European tactical air transport, consolidating itself as a cornerstone of European cooperation within [...]
France Successfully Hosts Advanced Tactical Airlift Course
As a host nation, France, within the framework of the European Tactical Airlift Programme (ETAP) and under the coordination of the European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC) with the support of the EATC, an Advanced Tactical Flying Course has been successfully conducted at the Aérienne 105 Air Base in Évreux, aimed at acquiring the capability of Element Leader, enabling the leadership [...]