Panamanian National Aeronaval Service

Key facts

Official Name Panamanian National Aeronaval Service
Local Name Fuerza Aรฉrea Panameรฑa
Country๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ Panama
World rank#98
Active aircrafts38 as of 2025
Aircrafts on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Panama air force

Overview

The Panama Air Force, officially known as the Fuerza Aรฉrea Panameรฑa (FAP), is the aerial warfare branch of the Panamanian National Guard. It was established on October 31, 1947, and has been primarily focused on the defense and security of Panama's airspace throughout its history. The FAP operates a modest fleet of aircraft, including transports, helicopters, and light attack planes. The force has also been involved in humanitarian aid missions, disaster relief operations, and search and rescue efforts both domestically and internationally. Furthermore, the FAP has participated in joint military exercises with neighboring countries and has cooperated with international organizations in support of regional peacekeeping and security initiatives. The Panamanian Air Force has undergone some modernization efforts over the years, acquiring newer aircraft and improving its training and operational capabilities. Overall, the FAP maintains a defensive posture and strives to protect Panama's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Origin countries of aircrafts

Country Active Aircraft
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States 26
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom 7
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy 7
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain 3
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada 2

Evolution of Panamanian Air Force fleet

Aircrafts by type in 2025

Aircraft type Active
Helicopter Helicopter 23
Transport Transport 8
Other missions Other missions 3
Combat Combat 3
Training Training 1

Full inventory in 2025

Aeronaval service of Panama

Aircraft Type Model Origin Country Model Year Active ๐šซ YoY Ordered
CombatCombat Cessna 208 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1984 3
+3
0
HelicopterHelicopter Bell 212/412 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1959 7
+7
0
HelicopterHelicopter AW139 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 2003 6
+6
0
HelicopterHelicopter UH-1H ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1959 6
+6
0
HelicopterHelicopter AW109 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 1976 1
+1
0
HelicopterHelicopter Bell 205 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1959 1
+1
0
HelicopterHelicopter Bell 407 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1967 1
+1
0
HelicopterHelicopter MD500 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1967 1
+1
0
TransportTransport C212 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ 1974 3
+3
0
TransportTransport DHC-6 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 1966 2
+2
0
TransportTransport PA-31 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1967 2
+2
0
TransportTransport PA-34 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1971 1
+1
0
TrainingTraining Beechcraft Baron ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1961 1
+1
0
Other missionsOther missions King Air 250/350 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1964 2
+2
0
Other missionsOther missions King Air 100 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1964 1
+1
0
Various public data, including Wikipedia, Flightglobal.com, SIPRI Arms Transfer and official government websites.