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KLM pilots to serve as F-35 reservists under defense deal
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) announced that it had entered an agreement with the Ministry of Defense aimed to bring closer cooperation between civil and military aviation in the Netherlands. Part of the cooperation includes allocating time for KLM pilots who, among other roles, wish to serve as reservists on the F-35 fighter jet fleet of the Dutch air force. KLM said that it will allow a capacity of five ‘full-time equivalents’ (FTE) availabl…
KLM and the Dutch Ministry of Defence signed yesterday a cooperation agreement opening the way for further integration between the country's civil and military aviation. One of the strengths of this agreement is the possibility for KLM pilots to serve as reservists in the Dutch Air Force, particularly during training missions on the F-35A Lightning II fighter. For years, KLM and the armed forces have been cooperating effectively in various areas…
KLM Pilots to Fly Dutch Air Force F-35s as Part-time Fighter Pilots!
Amsterdam, July 8 - In a pioneering move to bridge the gap between commercial aviation and military operations, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has entered into a groundbreaking agreement with the Dutch Ministry of Defense to lend its pilots to the Royal Netherlands Air Force for fighter jet duties. This collaboration, formalized on July 7, 2025, marks a significant step in addressing the Dutch Air Force’s pilot shortage while fostering a unique partne…
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