Italy is set to dominate NATO Days in Ostrava & Czech Air Force Days 2025 with a lineup that blends Cold War legends, present-day workhorses, and the cutting edge of fifth-generation airpower. As the event’s Special Partner Nation, Italy is bringing assets from the Air Force, Navy, and support elements, giving spotters a rare opportunity to see platforms that rarely venture outside Italian bases and carriers.

Every year, the NATO Days event in Ostrava transforms the Czech city into a bustling hub for military aviation enthusiasts and professionals eager to witness the latest in defence technology. This time around, the German Air Force is set to steal the show with an impressive lineup of aircraft that spans transport giants, multirole jets, and helicopters. Visitors will have the chance to marvel at the Airbus A400M Atlas, the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules, the Eurofighter Typhoon, the Eurocopter AS532 Cougar, and the NHIndustries NH90TTH, each showcasing Germany’s significant contributions to NATO’s air capabilities.

The 25th anniversary of the L-159 Alca in Czech Air Force service will be celebrated in grand style at the Caslav Air Base Open Day 2025, an event set to captivate aviation enthusiasts across Europe. Hosted at the 21st Tactical Air Force Base in Caslav—one of the Czech Republic’s premier military airfields—this biennial spectacle offers a rare glimpse into the nation’s aviation prowess, blending cutting-edge technology with a rich historical legacy. With 2025 marking a dual milestone, the event promises an unforgettable showcase under the Central Bohemian skies.

The Croatian Air Force’s celebrated aerobatic team, Krila Oluje, known as Wings of Storm, is set to make a much-anticipated return to the NATO Days in Ostrava & Czech Air Force Days in 2025. After a seven-year absence, their performance at Mosnov Airport will mark a thrilling comeback for this skilled six-member team, delighting aviation enthusiasts and casual spectators alike with their precision and artistry in the skies.

The Czech Air Force has welcomed a new chapter in its aerial display legacy with the appointment of Captain Jan Ratz as its latest Gripen display pilot. Effective this season, Captain Ratz steps into the role previously held by Captain Ondrej Spanko, who has skillfully showcased the Czech Air Force’s capabilities across Europe since the 2021 season. With a fresh face at the controls, the air force is poised to continue its tradition of captivating audiences with the sleek and powerful JAS-39 Gripen fighter jet.

The skies above Pardubice are set to roar with history once again. The Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe, the world’s first operational jet fighter, has been officially confirmed for the 33rd Aviatická pouť airshow, scheduled for June 7-8, 2025, at Pardubice Airport. After last year’s disappointing cancellation due to bad weather, this announcement brings a wave of excitement for aviation enthusiasts eager to see this legendary aircraft in action.

Aviation enthusiasts, get ready for a treat! The skies above Pardubice Airport in the Czech Republic will come alive on June 7 and 8, 2025, as the legendary Douglas DC-3—better known to many as the C-47 Skytrain or Dakota—takes flight alongside three gleaming Beechcraft Model 18 twin-engine aircraft. This breathtaking display, brought to life by the Swiss Association Classic Formation, will be a centerpiece of Aviatická pouť, the much-loved aviation fair now in its thirty-third year, promising a weekend of vintage elegance and aerial mastery that’s not to be missed.

The organizers of the much-anticipated LEGENDY NEBES aviation event at Hradec Králové Airport have confirmed that the 2025 edition will not take place. The decision comes after unsuccessful negotiations to establish suitable conditions for hosting this unique event, which is celebrated by aviation enthusiasts from around the globe.

In an exciting development for aviation enthusiasts and historians alike, the world’s only airworthy Avro Anson Mk.I ZK-RRA formerly serving with the RAF/RAAF as MH120, is set to leave New Zealand and embark on a new chapter in the Czech Republic.

In a dramatic incident this Monday, an Extra 330LX aircraft belonging to the well-known Royal Jordanian Falcons aerobatic team made an emergency crash landing late in the afternoon, shortly before 6 p.m. The incident unfolded in Bleid, a serene commune of Virton, near Rue du Haron. The pilot and a passenger aboard the two-seater plane sustained injuries but survived the crash and were promptly taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

In a historic and challenging decision, the organizers of the 24th NATO Days in Ostrava & Czech Air Force Days have announced the cancellation of this year’s event, originally scheduled for September 21 and 22 at the Ostrava airport.

Aviation enthusiasts are set for an extraordinary experience at the upcoming NATO & Czech Air Force Days in Ostrava, scheduled for September 21-22, 2024. In a highly anticipated event, the Czech Air Force’s Gripen fighter jet, piloted by Captain Ondrej Spanko, will perform a unique joint display with the renowned Flying Bulls Aerobatic team.

The 21st Tactical Air Force Base in Caslav will open to the public again on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The organizers have prepared a very rich program both in the air and on the ground.