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 [...]
The Commander of the ETAC participated as a speaker at the Military Training Conference held at Sardinia
The ETAC participated in the held at Forte Village, Sardinia, Italy, from March 31 to April 2. The event, organized in collaboration with the Italian Air Force and NFTE, brought together over 40 nations to discuss advanced training concepts in increasingly complex operational environments.During the conference, the Commander of ETAC delivered a presentation addressing the priorities, plans, and challenges of [...]
The annual edition of the advanced Tactical Training Project ETAP-C 25-01 Day and Night in Zaragoza has concluded.
Once again, Zaragoza has been the setting for one of the most demanding advanced tactical training events of the year in Europe. This project, unique in its kind, has been developed with the added complexity of carrying out, in parallel, a Day and a Night Course, which has been a significant challenge for the Crews as well as for the [...]
The Advanced Tactical Course ETAP-C 25-01 will soon begin at Zaragoza Air Base.
The European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC) leads the first two courses in 2025, the ETAP-C 25-1, which will integrate both a daytime and a nighttime operation into a single project, along with a module to train tactical loadmasters. From February 26 to March 14, 2025, Zaragoza Air Base will host the ETAP-C 25-1. These two courses will provide aircrews with [...]
ETAP-I 25-2 Course Successfully Concludes in Pisa, Italy
ETAP-I 25-2 Course Successfully Concludes in Pisa, Italy From February 11th to 14th, 2025, the Tactical Instructor Course (ETAP-I 25-2) was successfully held in Pisa, Italy. Originally, the course was set to include pilots from Germany, Norway, Poland, and Spain. However, due to unexpected circumstances and illness, Germany and Spain were unable to participate. As a result, pilots from Poland [...]