BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 17. In line with the
2026 training plan approved by the defense minister, the
Azerbaijani Air Force carried out training flights involving its
aviation units.


The Ministry of Defense's press service released the
information.


According to the ministry, after receiving readiness reports
from flight crews, pilots were tested on their theoretical
knowledge of flight mission requirements and safety procedures.


The pilots then conducted pre-flight inspections of their
aircraft.







Under the training plan, crews flying JF-17C (Block III),
Su-25ML, and L-39 aircraft carried out daytime takeoffs and
landings along designated routes, as well as challenging piloting
exercises and combat maneuvering at various altitudes.


The training flights, aimed at improving the combat readiness of
military pilots, focused on the precise and safe execution of
missions under various tactical scenarios, as well as enhancing the
effective combat employment capabilities of the aircraft.


The military pilots demonstrated a high level of professionalism
throughout the training flights.