Solo & formation aerobatics
Single-aircraft demonstrations and two-ship formation aerobatic displays featuring restored Fouga CM-170 Magisters. Speed, low-level manoeuvres, jet noise and display smoke — bringing aviation heritage to life.
FOUGA DRIVERS JET AIRSHOWSSANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
PRECISION · HERITAGE · PASSION
The art
of flight.
Extraordinary aircraft.
Exceptional people.
A shared passion for the sky.
01 — DISCOVER FOUGA DRIVERS
A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
A passion for flight.
Inspiring aviation
enthusiasts.
Formed in 2025, Fouga Drivers brings the heritage of the Fouga CM-170 Magister to the North American airshow circuit. Our team combines low-level formation aerobatics with military, airline and airshow experience.
Experience our world ↗AIRSHOWS & SPECIALIZED TRAININGBUILT AROUND YOUR EVENT
A distinctive presence.
A lasting impression.
Historic French jets. Precision flying.
A performance with a story.
Flyovers & static displays
Flyovers, aircraft displays on the ground and media appearances. Contact us to discuss the format and aircraft availability for your event.
Specialized Fouga instruction
Training for pilots and pilot candidates seeking experimental aircraft authorization in the Fouga CM-170, under FAA authorization. Registered government contractor for armed-services flight instruction.
CAGE 5Y9C0 · Training eligibility and scope confirmed individually. Recreational passenger rides and introductory sightseeing flights are not offered.
01 / THE PILOTSEXPERIENCE MEETS INSTINCT
People behind
the precision.
Military, airline and airshow experience.
One enduring passion for aviation.
01“BOARDS”
Al Maldonado
A Louisiana Tech graduate in aviation and mechanical engineering, Al brings more than 15 years of airshow flying and Fouga Magister instruction to the team. His airline career includes flying the Airbus A321 as a captain in China and for a major U.S. airline.
02“COOL BREEZE”
Alan Hoover
A U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and retired lieutenant colonel, Alan served for 24 years. His career spans flying fighter aircraft, serving as a test pilot for the U.S. Air Force and working as a research pilot for NASA.
02 / THE AIRCRAFTAN UNMISTAKABLE SILHOUETTE
FOUGA CM-170 MAGISTER
Heritage.
Still in motion.
The Fouga Magister is at the heart of our team. Its distinctive lines connect a remarkable aviation history with the spectacle of flight today.
17
Texas Fouga
N450PS · Competed at the final Reno Air Races in 2023.
18
White Eagle
N313CK · Former Patrouille de France right-wing #2 aircraft, serving with the French national team into the 1980s.
LOOKING AHEAD / POTENTIAL FLEET ADDITION
A third Fouga.
A future possibility.
The team is exploring a possible acquisition of N564F from a museum in Indiana. This aircraft is not currently part of the performing fleet.
Reference photographs supplied by the team. Select a photo to view it in full.
THE MOVING PICTURE
Some things
you have to
see in motion.
A closer look at the Fouga Magister in its element.
FLIGHT FILM / 01:35FOUGA MAGISTER / AEROBATIC FLIGHT
03 / SELECTED MOMENTSTHROUGH THE LENS
A view
worth sharing.
In the air. On the ground.
Inside our world of aviation.
There is more to the story.
View all photos ↗04 / ON THE AIRSHOW CIRCUITPAST APPEARANCES
Shared skies.
Memorable occasions.
A selection of Al Maldonado's recent airshow appearances, including events before the team's formation in 2025.
Palm Springs Air Museum
Palm Springs, California
Dalhart Airshow
Dalhart, Texas
Safford Airshow
Safford, Arizona
Upcoming appearances will be announced once confirmed. For event availability, contact the team ↗.
05 / FOR ORGANIZERS & SPONSORSLET'S PLAN THE DETAILS
Your event.
Our attention to detail.
Every appearance is planned individually. Share your location, preferred dates and display format so we can discuss availability, a proposal and the operating requirements for your event.
Request a proposal ↗Event & display planning
Solo or two-ship format, event schedule, aircraft availability, site suitability and the requirements specific to the proposed display are discussed directly with the organizer.
Travel & ground support
Fuel and transit planning, accommodation, ground power equipment and smoke oil are agreed as part of the event proposal. Typical accommodation is one room for a solo appearance or two rooms for a two-ship appearance; final needs are confirmed individually.
Media & sponsorship inquiries
Contact Al Maldonado for media materials, publication photographs, interview requests and sponsorship discussions. Materials and usage details are supplied directly on request.
06 / BOOK THE TEAM
Let's talk
airshows.
Tell us what you have in mind. Al Maldonado will discuss availability and the next steps with you. Submitting an inquiry does not confirm a booking.
Maldonado Airshows, LJT Inc.fougaflyer@gmail.com+1 (505) 504-8055Santa Fe Airport121 Aviation Drive, No. 1008
Santa Fe, NM 87507