Former Breitling Jet Team Aircraft Acquired by Babcock

The British company Babcock announced the acquisition of eleven L-39 “Albatros” aircraft from Apache Aviation. These aircraft were formerly operated by the Breitling Jet Team.

The Breitling Jet Team had been inactive since the end of the 2019 airshow season after Breitling decided not to renew the sponsorship contract with the team. While there were aspirations for the team to return under a new name and different sponsorship, the sale of the aircraft by Apache Aviation marks the definitive end of Europe’s premier civilian jet aerobatic displays.