The MAESAL’s combat aircraft shop undertakes maintenance on the Hornet fleet, such as this Ala 15 example pictured landing at Albacete in December 2015.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet - СШАUSA - 1978

The MAESAL's combat aircraft repair shop, Taller de Aviones de Combate, has amassed great knowhow in the overhaul of the Spanish Hornet fleet.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet - СШАUSA - 1978

Bombardier CL-415 UD14-04/43-34 returned to military service with the Ejercito del Aire’s 43 Grupo last year. In the background are the retired Mirage F1Ms that are stored on the MAESAL apron waiting a decision on their future.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Canadair CL-415 - КанадаCanada - 1991Dassault Mirage F.1 - ФранцияFrance - 1966

Two 142 Escuadron Typhoons (or C16 Tifon to give them their Spanish designation) depart­ing for an exercise with EF-18s. This year Ala 14 will see the arrival of new C16s, allowing reactivation of the Ala 14’s 141 Escuadron.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Eurofighter Typhoon / EF-2000 - InternationalInternational - 1994

Four Ala 14 Eurofighters deployed to Siauliai in Lithuania in January 2016 for the Baltic Air Policing mission. Here one of the aircraft undergoes final preparations for the four-hour flight to the Baltic.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Eurofighter Typhoon / EF-2000 - InternationalInternational - 1994

In mid-2016 the MAESAL will deliver to Ala 23 at Talavera the final F-5M to have undergone a complete structural overhaul at its facilities. A civilian contractor will upgrade the last aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5B - СШАUSA - 1964

Aircraft serial E25-67 is the prototype for the avionics and cockpit modernisation of the Ejercito del Aire’s C-101 trainers. It is seen here during the installation and integration of the new equipment at the end of 2015; the first flight is scheduled for later this year.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: CASA C-101 Aviojet - ИспанияSpain - 1977

The CASA C-101 fleet is undergoing structural and cockpit upgrades at MAESAL to extend its operational life.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: CASA C-101 Aviojet - ИспанияSpain - 1977