Malawian Air Force

Key facts

Official Name Malawian Air Force
Local Name Air Wing of the Malawi Defence Force
Country🇲🇼 Malawi
World rank#135
Active aircrafts10 as of 2025
Aircrafts on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Malawi air force

Overview

The Malawi Air Force (MAF) is the air warfare branch of the Malawian Defense Force. It was established in 1976 and is responsible for carrying out air operations in support of national defense strategies. The MAF's fleet consists of various aircraft, including transport planes and helicopters, primarily used for logistics, air transport, and search and rescue operations. The force has also deployed aerial assets for humanitarian and peacekeeping missions. The MAF has worked on improving its capabilities through training programs and international cooperation agreements. It has collaborated with other regional air forces and undergone joint exercises to enhance its operational readiness. The MAF has a small number of aircraft and limited resources, and its main focus is on defending national airspace, supporting ground forces, and contributing to regional security efforts.

Origin countries of aircrafts

Country Active Aircraft
🇫🇷 France 7
🇩🇪 Germany 4
🇨🇳 Ex-USSR 1

Evolution of Malawian Air Force fleet

Aircrafts by type in 2025

Aircraft type Active
Helicopter Helicopter 7
Transport Transport 3

Full inventory in 2025

Malawi Defence Force Air Wing

Aircraft Type Model Origin Country Model Year Active 𝚫 YoY Ordered
HelicopterHelicopter H125M/AS350/550 🇫🇷 1990 2
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter SA330 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 1978 2
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter SA341 🇫🇷 1971 2
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter AS355 🇫🇷 1990 1
0
0
TransportTransport Dornier 228 🇩🇪 1982 2
-1
0
TransportTransport MA600 🇨🇳 1969 1
0
0
Various public data, including Wikipedia, Flightglobal.com, SIPRI Arms Transfer and official government websites.