Philippine Air Force's FA-50 fighter jets return to operations - RMN Networks

PAF fighter jet fleet to join aerial exercises with US

By Priam Nepomuceno AERIAL EXERCISES. A Philippine Air Force (PAF) fighter jet is seen landing at an Australian air base for the 2024 iteration of the “Pitch Black” exercises in this undated photo. The PAF on Thursday (April 3, 2025) confirmed that its FA-50PH fighter jet fleet would take part in the Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 exercise with American air units from April 7 to 18. (Photo courtesy of PAF) MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF…

After weeks of grounding due to the crash of an FA-50 fighter jet in Bukidnon, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) has allowed its FA-50 fleet to resume operations. According to PAF Spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo, the grounding order was lifted on March 25, 2025, after a thorough inspection of all FA-50 jets. Castillo said this is part of the standard operating procedures (SOP) to ensure that their fleet has no technical problems before bein…