Al Fursan Introduces Hongdu L-15 Jets After 15 Years of Flying Aermacchi MB-339

The UAE aerobatic team Al Fursan has unveiled its new fleet of Hongdu L-15 jets at the Dubai Airshow 2025, marking a significant change after 15 years of flying the Aermacchi MB-339. The team’s introduction of the L-15 is notable, given the aircraft’s advanced features and the UAE’s status as its highest-profile export customer to date. According to AeroTime, Al Fursan has ordered 12 L-15s with options for additional aircraft. This move may signal a shift in the team’s training priorities or indicate a new era of aerobatic performances.