Air Show SIAF 2015
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- Date: 28.08.2015
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The biggest international air fest in Slovakia, which ended on Sunday at Sliač Air Base, saw more then 140 000 visitors. They had an opportunity to watch both static displays and dynamic demonstrations by 720 participants from 14 countries of the world. The main trophy - Best display Smik trophy for the best flight demonstration went to PC-7 Team and F/A-18 of the Swiss Air Force. The award of the SVK Air Force Commander for the best flight demo went to the Polish MiG-29, while the prize of the Slovak Aviation Agency for the best demo was awarded to the Bell 429 helicopter of the SVK Ministry of Interior. The prize of the SIAF 2015 Flight Director went to Mustang P-51D. This year, it has been for the first time that the spectators took a vote on the best static display. The Slovak MiG-29 received the most votes. The static displays were evaluated also by the special commission, with the Belgian aircraft C 130 Hercules being proclaimed as the best.
The SVK MOD shall in the weeks to come conclude an agreement that would enable the establishment of a unique training centre in Europe. Currently, the negotiations on industrial cooperation are being held with the Black Hawk helicopter manufacturer. This information was provided by the SVK Minister of Defence Martin Glváč after the ceremonial opening of the Slovak International Air Fest 2015 at Sliač Airfield. The new training facility should serve not only for our pilots but should also be utilized by the Allies within the MATC project. According to Caroline M. Vandedrinck, Sikorsky Aircraft Vice President for Europe, Russia and Central Asia, Sikorsky shall, under the framework agreement that is to be concluded in the nearest weeks, supply to the SVK MOD the industrial materiel, to include the state-of-the-art flight simulator UH-60M Black Haw and other training materiel.
During the Slovak International Air Fest SIAF at Sliač Airfield, the negotiations between the Slovak and Swiss parties on a lease of Gripen fighter aircraft continued. “We are ready to hold further discussions and to search for solutions,” stated Miloš Koterec, the State Secretary of the SVK MOD. “We have been discussing several options and it is our goal to select the best solution,” he added.
On Friday, 28 August, the media representatives were given a chance to fly in C-27J Spartan aircraft, which will soon be a part of the SVK Armed Forces’ inventory. Procurement of the two Spartan aircraft is, after the lapse of twenty years, one of the biggest modernization programs in the history of our Armed Forces.
Prior to the Air Fest, the joint exercise of the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force and SVK Air Force was held at Sliač, presenting the two HAWK jet trainer aircraft from the RAF 100 Squadron, which will celebrate its own centenary in two years. For the SVK party, the aircraft MiG-29 and L-39 participated in the exercise. “The exercise is beneficial for the both parties involved. It presents a unique and unparalleled opportunity to share skills and experience. We also practiced conduct of an aerial combat and flying in groups, and the pilots were provided with an opportunity to fly as mixed crews,” said Brig Gen Miroslav Korba, Commander of the SVK Air Force. The BAE Systems Hawk 200 could also be seen at SIAF 2015.
The SVK MOD shall in the weeks to come conclude an agreement that would enable the establishment of a unique training centre in Europe. Currently, the negotiations on industrial cooperation are being held with the Black Hawk helicopter manufacturer. This information was provided by the SVK Minister of Defence Martin Glváč after the ceremonial opening of the Slovak International Air Fest 2015 at Sliač Airfield. The new training facility should serve not only for our pilots but should also be utilized by the Allies within the MATC project. According to Caroline M. Vandedrinck, Sikorsky Aircraft Vice President for Europe, Russia and Central Asia, Sikorsky shall, under the framework agreement that is to be concluded in the nearest weeks, supply to the SVK MOD the industrial materiel, to include the state-of-the-art flight simulator UH-60M Black Haw and other training materiel.
During the Slovak International Air Fest SIAF at Sliač Airfield, the negotiations between the Slovak and Swiss parties on a lease of Gripen fighter aircraft continued. “We are ready to hold further discussions and to search for solutions,” stated Miloš Koterec, the State Secretary of the SVK MOD. “We have been discussing several options and it is our goal to select the best solution,” he added.
On Friday, 28 August, the media representatives were given a chance to fly in C-27J Spartan aircraft, which will soon be a part of the SVK Armed Forces’ inventory. Procurement of the two Spartan aircraft is, after the lapse of twenty years, one of the biggest modernization programs in the history of our Armed Forces.
Prior to the Air Fest, the joint exercise of the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force and SVK Air Force was held at Sliač, presenting the two HAWK jet trainer aircraft from the RAF 100 Squadron, which will celebrate its own centenary in two years. For the SVK party, the aircraft MiG-29 and L-39 participated in the exercise. “The exercise is beneficial for the both parties involved. It presents a unique and unparalleled opportunity to share skills and experience. We also practiced conduct of an aerial combat and flying in groups, and the pilots were provided with an opportunity to fly as mixed crews,” said Brig Gen Miroslav Korba, Commander of the SVK Air Force. The BAE Systems Hawk 200 could also be seen at SIAF 2015.
