The Tornado is coming to Pardubice!

Modern Military Jets at the Aviation Fair – Tornado Jet Coming to Pardubice!

The Aviation Fair is not only about historic aircraft – visitors can also enjoy demonstrations of modern aviation technology. This year will be no exception, as jet-powered military aircraft will be on display at Pardubice Airport over the weekend of June 7–8. One of the highlights will be the legendary Tornado jet, appearing in a static display, and the public debut of the L-39NG Skyfox trainer from the CLV (Flight Training Center) in Pardubice.

“The Panavia Tornado is the last operational fighter jet featuring variable-sweep wings, and it will be flown in for a static display by the German test unit WTD 61. This impressive twin-engine aircraft recently celebrated 50 years of service, and to mark the occasion, one jet received a special anniversary paint scheme – which is exactly how it will appear in Pardubice,” says Jan Rudzinskyj from the Aviation Fair organizing team.

He continues: “The Panavia Tornado is a legendary European multirole combat aircraft developed in the 1970s through a joint effort by the UK, Germany, and Italy. Its variable-geometry wings combine the advantages of speed and maneuverability. The Tornado excels in high-speed, low-altitude flight, thanks in part to its then-advanced terrain-following radar system.”

In addition to the Tornado, visitors to the Aviation Fair will also see aircraft from the Czech Air Force, including the JAS-39 Gripen, the CASA C-295 transport aircraft, and the W-3A Sokol helicopter. Making not just its Aviation Fair debut but also its first-ever public appearance will be the brand-new L-39NG Skyfox jet, now in service at the Pardubice-based Flight Training Center of LOM Praha. The CLV’s pilots will demonstrate this sleek new trainer in the skies over Pardubice.

The Aviation Fair offers a full-day program for the entire family. On both Saturday and Sunday, a vibrant ground program will feature a wide variety of exhibitions and activities for children and adults alike. The flying display alone will last over five hours.

For more details and updates about the upcoming event, visit www.aviatickapout.cz.