“Egyptian Air Force Soars High: Rafale Jet Achieves Milestone of 10,000 Flight Hours”

In the presence of high-ranking Egyptian officials and Dassault Aviation delegates, a brief ceremony was conducted last week at the operational air base where the Egyptian Air Force’s Rafale “Wild Wolves” squadron is stationed, commemorating the Rafale’s impressive 10,000 flight hours.

In the presence of high-ranking Egyptian officials and Dassault Aviation delegates, a brief ceremony was conducted last week at the operational air base where the Egyptian Air Force’s Rafale “Wild Wolves” squadron is stationed, commemorating the Rafale’s impressive 10,000 flight hours.

Following an initial acquisition in 2015, which established Egypt as the first export buyer of the Rafale, and a subsequent order in 2021, the Rafale has now achieved a significant milestone, thanks to the Egyptian Air Force: the first 10,000 flight hours logged by an operator beyond the French air forces.

This significant milestone corroborates the Rafale’s technological and operational proficiency and underscores the quality of training that Egyptian crews have received in France. It further illustrates the efficacy of the systems and personnel implemented by Dassault Aviation to facilitate the aircraft’s integration in Egypt. Most importantly, it showcases the exceptional capabilities of the Egyptian Air Force, which has effortlessly and fluidly adapted its pilots and mechanics to the Rafale.

“Egypt has opted for the Rafale, acknowledging its distinctive ‘game-changer’ nature to uphold its role with full autonomy as a vital contributor in both the regional and international landscape, especially within a challenging geopolitical atmosphere. This celebration of the Rafale’s 10,000 flight hours pays tribute to the profound expertise of the Egyptian Air Force, the distinguished quality of the Rafale, and honors Dassault Aviation, which has nurtured enduring relations with Egypt built on trust and commitment for nearly five decades,” expressed Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation.