Nov 11 2024

On 06 November, a comprehensive joint Emergency Response Exercise was held at the HDF 47th Airbase in Pápa, demonstrating the readiness and cooperation of both military and civilian emergency response teams. In the simulated scenario, one of our C-17 Globemaster aircraft encountered an emergency during take-off, resulting in a high-speed aborted take-off, known as a Rejected Takeoff (RTO). The situation involved overheated brakes and 40 simulated passenger injuries, presenting a complex scenario for emergency teams to manage and evaluate their response capabilities.

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Oct 21 2024

Among the many capabilities of the SAC Programme, one key element is the ability to deliver equipment and personnel to target areas without landing. This crucial skill is mastered by the multinational team through regular training, ensuring readiness whenever a member nation requires this type of support. In autumn 2024, the team successfully completed several airdrop exercises in different countries, further sharpening their expertise.

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Mar 22 2024

The twelve nations of the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) solve tasks that arise for any of the participating nations at any time, not least emergency missions. This week’s deliveries of generators to the world’s northernmost and remote hospital represents a good example of how this unique military strategic capability can be of crucial importance also to civil society.

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Aug 29 2023

The Strategic Airlift Capability, SAC, honoured its commitment to participate at two airshows a year by representing the programme at Bucharest, Romania, on 25-26 August.

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Aug 23 2023

A SAC C-17 has recently completed an Emergency Response Mission, offering much-needed assistance to those affected by wildfires in Maui, Hawaii by transporting 34.5 tonnes of foldable housing.

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Aug 3 2023

SAC has recently donated six pallets of decommissioned IT equipment to local schools and children through a charity experienced in humanitarian and educational support.

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Jul 24 2023

The SAC installed C-17 maintenance platforms to expedite aircraft repairs. The platforms surround the aircraft's four engines and enable mechanics to work simultaneously on engine parts while also easily accessing difficult-to-reach sections.

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Jun 22 2023

Colonel Peder Söderström, the first Swedish Commander of the Heavy Airlift Wing, passed over command to Colonel Jason Mills (US Air Force) during a Change of Command Ceremony at Hungarian Defense Forces 47th Air Base in Pápa, Hungary.

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Jun 21 2023

Colonel Peder Söderström, the first Swedish Commander of the Heavy Airlift Wing, arrived at Pápa in style after a sortie from Turku Airshow in Finland.

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Apr 17 2023

The Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) recently welcomed a historic visit from twenty-three Ambassadors and representatives of European Union countries to Hungary. This high-level group visit marks the first of its kind in SAC’s history.

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Feb 27 2023

The Strategic Airlift Capability transported 60 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Türkiye on behalf of its Member Nation Finland over the weekend.

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Feb 21 2023

The Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) transported 500 humanitarian tents amounting to 30 tons to Incirlik, Türkiye this morning with a C-17 heavy airlift cargo aircraft.

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