SF260FH Number 029 Back Into Service

24 Januari 2026

SF260FH Number 029 training aircraft (photo: PAF)

The 410th Maintenance Wing headed by BGEN JOSE BONIFACIO F CALUB PAF conducted a Blessing and Turn-over Ceremony for the SF260FH Nr 029 upon the successful completion of its scheduled 3,000 hour inspection. The ceremony was held at Bay 1 Hangar, 410th Maintenance Wing, Clark Air Base (CAB) on 22 January 2026. The said activity was graced by the Commander Air Logistics Command (ALC), MGEN DENNIS G ESTRELLA PAF who served as the Guest of Honor. 

The ceremony serves as the formal and ceremonial acceptance of the completed aircraft project by the end-user. The Commander, Air Education and Training Command (AETC), MGEN JESUS NELSON B MORALES PAF and the Acting Group Commander, 440th (AMG) LTC RYAN JOSEPH MAGBOHOS PAF attended the activity and officially received the SF260H Nr 029. 

This event highlights the 410th Maintenance Wing’s technical proficiency and unwavering commitment to ensuring aircraft safety, reliability, and operational effectiveness in support of Philippine Air Force objectives. It likewise exemplifies the strong collaboration between the Air Logistics Command (ALC) and the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) toward the quality and sustainment of operational readiness in the accomplishment of the PAF mission.

(PAF)