In the early morning of August 21, Beijing time, various types of aircraft and participating personnel from the Chinese Air Force, taking part in the China-Egypt "Eagle of Civilization-2026" joint air training, were delivered intercontinentally to a certain base of the Egyptian Air Force.
The China-Egypt "Eagle of Civilization-2026" joint air training is the second joint training conducted by the air forces of the two countries, with the Chinese Air Force dispatching a system of various aircraft including fighter jets, refueling aircraft, special mission aircraft, and helicopters.
It was reported that during the transit, the refueling aircraft not only undertook air refueling tasks but also served as an airborne command node. En route to Egypt, the Chinese Air Force Y-20A tanker aircraft provided air refueling for the J-16 fighter jets.
The flight formation overcame challenges such as long flight times and complex weather conditions, covering over 6,000 kilometers, passing through four countries across two continents, and flying for nearly 9 hours. By organizing cross-border system delivery and rapid loading and unloading, they tested capabilities in long-range delivery, agile deployment, and system operations.
Upon arrival in Egypt, the air force personnel quickly organized the unloading of supplies, equipment arrangement, and collaborative communication, preparing for the training flights on the day of the exercise.
On August 21, 2023, the Chinese Air Force deployed multiple aircraft, including J-16 fighter jets and Y-20A tanker aircraft, to Egypt for the 'Civilization Eagle-2026' joint training exercise with the Egyptian Air Force. The deployment covered over 6000 kilometers, involving complex logistics and aerial refueling operations. Upon arrival, personnel organized equipment and prepared for training activities.
- Chinese Air Force deployed multiple aircraft to Egypt for joint training with the Egyptian Air Force.
- The operation involved over 6000 kilometers of travel across four countries.
- The deployment included J-16 fighter jets and Y-20A tanker aircraft for aerial refueling.
- The training exercise is named 'Civilization Eagle-2026' and is the second joint training between China and Egypt.
- Personnel quickly organized logistics upon arrival in Egypt.