Al Fursan
| Fursan Al Emarat | |
|---|---|
 Fursan Al Emarat insignia | |
| Active | 2010 – present |
| Country |  United Arab Emirates |
| Branch | United Arab Emirates Air Force |
| Role | Aerobatic display team |
| Size | Seven aircraft |
| Colors | Black and gold |
| Aircraft flown | |
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Al Fursan (Arabic: الفرسان; lit. 'The Knights'), officially Fursan Al Emarat (Arabic: فرسان الامارات; lit. 'The Knights of the Emirates'), is the Aerobatic demonstration team of the United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAEAF). It was formed in 2008 and initially flew with Aermacchi MB-339NAT aircraft.[1] The team has a total of seven aircraft that symbolizes the seven Emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Since 2025, the team flies with Hongdu L-15 aircraft.[2]
The team started their first show at Dubai Airshow and flew at the IDEX, Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix, and for 2 December National day celebrations. Internationally the team has performed at LIMA exhibition and at the Royal International Air Tattoo.
History
[edit]The team performed at the 2022 Bahrain International Airshow at Sakhir Air Base with five aircraft.[3]
At the 2025 Dubai Airshow the team debuted their brand new Hongdu L-15, marking their first aircraft change since 2010.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "UAE debuts new aerobatic team: Key.Aero, Airshows". Archived from the original on 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
- ^ a b Charpentreau, Clement (2025-11-17). "UAE aerobatic team debuts L-15 jets at Dubai Airshow 2025". www.aerotime.aero. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ^ AirForces Monthly. Stamford, Lincolnshire, England: Key Publishing Ltd. January 2023. p. 101.
