European Air Group: Air Force commanders meet virtually to discuss cooperation and interoperability

The annual meeting of the seven Air Forces of the European Air Group was held via videoconference in compliance with Covid-19 restrictions

18 November 2020

Source: General Office of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force

Author: Public Information Office - Rome

The annual meeting of the seven Air Forces of the European Air Group was held via videoconference in compliance with Covid-19 restrictions. Steering Group of European Air Group (EAG), The EAG, which brings together the Chiefs of Staff or their representatives of the Air Forces of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Spain, met virtually on November 18. The main purpose of the EAG is to improve the operational capabilities of the seven Air Forces, By focusing on tangible results to be achieved, especially through the increase of’Interoperability at a tactical and operational level.
In the last twenty years the’Eagle It has launched many successful initiatives within the Air Power Authority, ranging from technical training to air operations, many of which have been tested and improved during exercises. VOLCANEX, From always excellent results. Part of his work laid the foundations for subsequent significant developments, among which the European Air Transport Command and it European Personnel Recovery Centre.