Military Aviation Digest — Week 15, 2026
Week 15, 2026 · 6 Apr – 12 Apr 2026
Between 6 April and 12 April 2026, 5 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 8 aircraft lost or retired, 6 delivered or inducted, spanning 3 countries and 4 aircraft types. Iran was the most active air force this week with 3 events.
5events · 8lost/retired · 6delivered · 3countries · 4aircraft types
Mon
2
6 Apr
🇮🇷
-2
C-130E/H
Iran · Mehrabad International Airp…
🇮🇷
-2
Mi-171
Iran · Mehrabad International Airp…
Wed
8 Apr
Thu
9 Apr
Fri
1
10 Apr
🇫🇷
-1
SR20
France · Montagne de Lure, Alpes-de-…
Sat
11 Apr
Sun
12 Apr
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | 🇫🇷 France |
SR20
Montagne de Lure, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France |
-1 active |
A Cirrus SR20 G3 training aircraft operated by Airbus Flight Academy Europe on behalf of the French Air and Space Force crashed on the morning of April 10, 2026, during …
aviation-safety.net |
| 7 Apr | 🇮🇷 Iran |
Mi-171
Karaj, Iran |
-3 active |
The Israeli Air Force struck Fat'h Heliport in Karaj, west of Tehran, on the night of 6/7 April 2026, destroying multiple Mi-17V-5 and Mi-171E transport helicopters of the IRGC Ground …
globaldefensecorp.com |
| 7 Apr | 🇲🇦 Morocco |
AH-64E
Khouribga, Morocco |
+6 active
-6 ordered |
The Royal Moroccan Air Force received its second batch of six Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters on April 7, 2026, doubling the operational fleet to 12 aircraft. The delivery …
moroccoworldnews.com |
| 6 Apr | 🇮🇷 Iran |
C-130E/H
Mehrabad International Airport, Tehran |
-2 active |
Israeli Air Force fighter jets struck Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran overnight on April 5-6 as part of a large-scale operation targeting three airports in the Tehran area. The 1st …
2026 Iran Conflict jpost.com |
| 6 Apr | 🇮🇷 Iran |
Mi-171
Mehrabad International Airport, Tehran |
-2 active |
Two Mi-8/17 military transport helicopters were destroyed at Mehrabad International Airport during overnight Israeli airstrikes on April 5-6. The IDF released video footage confirming the destruction of both helicopters. The …
2026 Iran Conflict southfront.press |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 15 of 2026?
5 air force events were recorded between 6 April–12 April 2026, spanning 3 countries and 4 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
8 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 4 reported events.
How many military aircraft were delivered or commissioned this week?
6 aircraft entered operational service this week across 1 delivery or commissioning event.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Iran recorded the most events in week 15 of 2026, with 3 reported inventory changes.
Which aircraft appeared most in this week's events?
The Mi-171 was mentioned in 2 events during week 15 of 2026.