Fokker S11 Instructor

The International Sanicole Airshow is happy to present an excellent example of French-Belgian cooperation during the airshow on 22 September: an H-120 Calliope.

NHV, founded in 1997 in Ostend, initially specialized in transporting pilots to and from ships in the Netherlands and later Belgium. Today, NHV is a leading international provider of B2B helicopter services, both offshore and onshore, with a team of around 550 employees and an impressive fleet of approximately 55 helicopters

Be sure not to miss the Belgian debut of a display from NATO’s newest member at the International Sanicole Airshow on 21 & 22 September at Hechtel-Eksel: the Swedish Blackhawk display.

The Belgian air force will present their main search and rescue helicopter in the static park at the International Sanicole Airshow, the NH-90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH).

Thanks to the Belgian air force, you can pose for pictures in the cockpit of the fighter aircraft that has formed the backbone of the air force since 1979 and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

Unleash the Maverick in you and take your place in the hotseat of the newest fighter in the Belgian air force, the F-35 Lightning II.

In years gone by, the Royal Netrlands Air Force entertained thousands of spectators with its precise and elegant demonstration of the PC-7, also at Sanicole. This year, you can admire this famous aircraft in the static park at the International Sanicole Airshow.

The Royal Belgian Air Cadets (RBAirC) is a youth organization aimed at promoting aviation and aerospace education among young people in Belgium. The program is designed to provide young enthusiasts with practical flying experience and theoretical knowledge in aviation.

The Belgian Armed Forces utilize the Agusta A109 helicopter in a multifaceted capacity, showcasing its versatility across various missions. Serving as a dependable utility transport, the A109 excels in transporting personnel and cargo, particularly in confined spaces or hard-to-reach locations.

Discover the legendary Do228 (also known as Dornier 228) in the static park of the International Sanicole Airshow thanks to OEM General Atomics AeroTec Systems.

Before the SIAI Marchetti SF-260 came along, belgian air force pilots received their initial training on the Stampe-Vertongen SV-4, a Belgian designed manufactured aircraft. This aircraft served with distinction in several countries, though most notably in Belgium and France.

With the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Operation Market Garden, Sanicole will present some of the aircraft that played an interesting role in the Dutch military during the Second World War.

The Fokker S-11, also known as the Instructor, is a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer aircraft developed by the Dutch manufacturer Fokker.

The de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk is a two-seat, single-engine primary trainer aircraft that first flew in 1946. Designed as a replacement for the venerable de Havilland Tiger Moth biplane, the Chipmunk became renowned for its excellent handling characteristics and robust construction.

The Yakovlev Yak-50 is a Soviet single-seat aerobatic aircraft that first took to the skies in 1975.

The Marchetti has served as an elementary trainer with the Belgian Air Force since 1969 and have earned their retirement.

The austrian air force will present its main training aircraft in the static park during the International Sanicole Airshow: the PC-7.

For years, the Gazelle formed an integral part of NATO's helicopter forces, performing several roles, particularly reconaissance and anti-armour operations during the Cold War.

The Dutch Defence Helicopter Command will present the ultra-modern NH-90NFH helicopter in the static park at the International Sanicole Airshow.

In order to meet heavy transport requirements to be better support ground forces operations, the Belgian air force acquired four advanced NH-90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (TTH).

The Swedish armed forces will contribute a very special guest that is a must-see, appearing at a Belgian show for the first time: the Hkp15, perhaps better known in Belgium as the Agusta A109.

The Royal Netherlands Air Force is sending its awe-inspiring combar helicopter to the static park of the International Sanicole Airshow, the AH-64 Apache.

The IAR-823 is a military advanced training aircraft that was built in Romania from 1974 to 1983 and served in the ROAF until 1996.