Al Fursan
Military unit
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Al Fursan (Arabic: الفرسان; lit. 'The Knights'), officially Fursan Al Emarat (Arabic: فرسان الامارات; lit. 'The Knights of the Emirates'), is the Aerobatic demonstration team of the United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAEAF). It was formed in 2008 and initially flew with Aermacchi MB-339NAT aircraft.[1] The team has a total of seven aircraft that symbolizes the seven Emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Since 2025, the team flies with Hongdu L-15 aircraft.[2]
| Fursan Al Emarat | |
|---|---|
Fursan Al Emarat insignia | |
| Active | 2010 – present |
| Country |  United Arab Emirates |
| Branch | United Arab Emirates Air Force |
| Role | Aerobatic display team |
| Size | Seven aircraft |
| Colors | Black and gold |
| Aircraft flown | |
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The team started their first show at Dubai Airshow and flew at the IDEX, Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix, and for 2 December National day celebrations. Internationally the team has performed at LIMA exhibition and at the Royal International Air Tattoo.
History
The team performed at the 2022 Bahrain International Airshow at Sakhir Air Base with five aircraft.[3]
At the 2025 Dubai Airshow the team debuted their brand new Hongdu L-15, marking their first aircraft change since 2010.[2]
