The JF-17 Thunder Block-III, a Pakistani-made aircraft, has been honored with the “Spirit of the Meet” award at RIAT 2025 in the UK. Such an award is a major recognition given to an aircraft and the team that has displayed the best spirit, effort, and impact at the air show.
Onlookers were very impressed with the JF-17’s eye-catching design and the fact that it had undertaken a lengthy flight from Pakistan to the UK. The aircraft resorted to air-to-air refueling and made a stop-free trip to the UK. This implies that the jet received fuel while still being in motion, which is certainly no small feat.
This is a clear indication of the hard work of the Pakistan Air Force and the significant progress of the JF-17 aircraft. It was a great moment for Pakistan on the stage of the world.