This new service perfectly completes 24pay’s portfolio of car-related payment options The posibility to pay for the bridge toll directly through the app simplifies the process for the users by eliminating queues and providing easier access to the Dobrogea region and the Black Sea coast The payment process is extremely simple: users access the “RCA and Auto Taxes” section from the app, select their desired options, enter their vehicle details, and make the payment. A receipt is sent via email and is also stored in the “Transactions” section of the app. “We continue to launch new services that give our users more free time for what really matters and we are constantly working to fulfill it We’re thrilled to announce these new features especially as they arrive just in time for the summer season We know that a trip to the seaside might require a lot of planning 24pay minimizes all that hassle and streamlines the entire preparation process It’s the complete solution for making payments for the road taxes and discounted gift cards for fuel and shopping at hypermarkets – and even for paying for the parking fees in Costinești (BTT complex) Chief Commercial & Operations Officer at 24pay and PayPoint Services 24pay is a mobile payment app that allows users to make a wide range of payments quickly and easily, directly from their smartphones. The app is available for Android and iOS operating systems and requires users to initially add a Visa or Mastercard bank card. The app is continuously evolving to integrate new features aimed at enhancing the user experience. We use cookies for keeping our website reliable and secure providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news and behind-the-scenes from Brussels and beyond From the economy to the climate and the EU's role in world affairs this talk show sheds light on European affairs and the issues that impact on our daily lives as Europeans Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics Dare to imagine the future with business and tech visionaries Deep dive conversations with business leaders Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society Europe's water is under increasing pressure floods are taking their toll on our drinking water Join us on a journey around Europe to see why protecting ecosystems matters and to discover some of the best water solutions an animated explainer series and live debate - find out why Water Matters We give you the latest climate facts from the world’s leading source analyse the trends and explain how our planet is changing We meet the experts on the front line of climate change who explore new strategies to mitigate and adapt Seven Romanian pilots who started training in November at the Fetești Training Centre have completed their courses and received their "mission-ready" designation They are the first F-16 pilots trained in the nation since the centre was operationalised The graduation ceremony took place at the Borcea Air Base during which F-16 demonstration flights were organised "Hollywood" is one of the first seven pilots who trained at the European Training Centre in Fetești He amassed nearly 500 flight hours in the seven years he had operated Mig-21 aeroplanes and needed training to transition to the F-16 at least in our opinion," he told Euronews is an aircraft of Eastern origin and the flight philosophy of an aircraft of Western origin is a little different we on the Mig-21 have always flown to NATO standards for us the transition was probably much easier than it is probably going to be for the pilots of other nations" Being designated "mission-ready" means the pilots can now operate the aircraft in their assigned squadrons trained in the simulator and began flying with instructors in January during which they simulated all kinds of combat operations The trainees have completed the most difficult program required of a military airman And the multi-role aeroplane makes this by far the most difficult training we have so far All the trainees simulated combat with both F-18 Hornet and Typhoon aircraft," "Wizard" an instructor contracted by Lockheed Martin the company that produces the F-16 aeroplanes in front of you is a group of fighters who are going to go into the system protect Romania's sovereignty and be great NATO partners." "The Romanian trainees have quickly completed over 200 hours of theoretical training over 500 hours of simulator training and over 400 hours of flying They are now fully prepared for all types of missions" the trainee pilots learned not only how to operate an advanced fighter but also how to use team intelligence while executing modern air-to-air and air-to-ground flight tactics," Kathleen Kavalec Romania now has a squadron of F-16 fighter jets with which the military carries out air patrol sorties They were also raised from the ground for surveillance during Russia's latest attacks on Ukrainian ports on the Danube The planes have a combat range of more than 500 kilometres and are constantly on alert to combat threats in the airspace the first nine of the 32 second-hand aeroplanes purchased from the Norwegian government have been delivered to Romania and the others will be delivered in the next period Establishing the European Training Centre in Romania will make training pilots who previously had to be taught how to fly Western-style jets in other countries faster and more efficient The Netherlands Air Force provided the F-16 pilot training centre with 14 aircraft "With hundreds of F-16 jets operating in Europe this aircraft remains a beacon of NATO militaries supporting the Alliance's joint defence missions and ensuring the protection of our airspace" Chief Operating Officer at Lockheed Martin told Euronews The training centre in Fetești can also train F-16 pilots who want to move up to the next level or military personnel who have never flown fighter planes Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Looking to access paid articles across multiple policy topics Interested in policy insights for EU professional organisations Romania will allow the training of Ukrainian pilots at its Fetești Air Base and the transit of military equipment that Finland donated to Ukraine President Klaus Iohannis announced on Monday either observed and verified directly by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Iohannis informed parliament that he approved the transit of equipment and supplies donated by Finland to Ukraine and the training of some 50 Ukrainian pilots A new F-16 training center that will host Ukrainian pilots opened this week in NATO member Romania which also just received the green light from the State Department to buy U.S The joint Romanian-Dutch F-16 initiative was inaugurated Monday at the 86th Air Base “This demonstrated what we could achieve together in support of Ukraine while providing a platform conducive to the calibration of our efforts with those of the allies and regional partners,” Romanian Defense Minister Angel Tilvar said during the ceremony Ukrainian pilots will soon be integrated into the program which also will train aviators from Romania and other NATO countries that fly the F-16 Romania got initial approval for a $2.5 billion purchase of M1A2 Abrams which also has acquired the American-made battle tank The purchase involves 54 tanks and a wide range of supporting hardware and ammunition The new F-16 initiative highlights Romania’s increasingly prominent role in security on NATO’s southeastern flank it serves as the center of gravity in the Black Sea region much like the role Poland plays on the northeastern flank The training of Ukrainians is expected to last about six months five Dutch F-16s designated for them arrived at the base and at least a dozen more aircraft are also expected to arrive soon Kyiv has long sought to incorporate the U.S.-made warplane into its arsenal as the Russia-Ukraine war drags on separate efforts are underway to train Ukrainians on the F-16 Netherlands has announced that the first cohort of Ukrainian F-16 pilots have begun training in Romania are now in use at a European training centre in Romania where the first group of Ukrainian pilots has commenced their theoretical training The pilots are being trained at Fetesti Air Base a facility established under a coalition led by the Netherlands and the United States to bolster Ukraine’s air defence capabilities The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has confirmed that practical lessons for the Ukrainian pilots are expected to begin by the end of the year in a release from 13 September 2024 The F-16 coalition aims to enable these pilots to defend Ukraine against ongoing Russian attacks using the fighter jets marking a significant step in strengthening Ukraine’s military The Ukrainian Air Force is sending experienced MiG-29 pilots to participate in the training The conversion programme for the F-16 is designed to be swift but thorough providing both initial flight training and advanced operational skills Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans expressed optimism about the progress “It’s a great step forward that the first Ukrainian pilots have begun their training The European F-16 training centre will provide them with a solid foundation to defend their country against Russia’s relentless aggression.” This initiative forms part of a broader international effort to support Ukraine’s air defences and the US are at the forefront of both the training programme and the provision of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine In addition to the 18 jets supplied for training the Netherlands has pledged to deliver 24 aircraft to aid Ukraine in its fight against Russian forces details surrounding these deliveries remain limited Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis The establishment of the F-16 training programme has been months in the making Dutch Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren announced the training programme While the timeline for full operational capability was uncertain she and other defence officials remained committed to fast-tracking the project.  A Netherlands MoD release from 15 June 2023 outlined the key components including the provision of a swift conversion course for Ukrainian pilots to operate the F-16,  basic or “initial” flight training and creating a final destination for F-16 training in an Eastern European Nato member state likely referring to Fetesti Air Base in Romania where the current trading is being undertaken Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff,  cautioned that it will take considerable time to build a Ukrainian air force capable of competing with Russia’s advanced aircraft adding that the training was essential step toward fortifying Ukraine’s defences Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network This work, Spangdahlem Airmen, fighter jets swap Air Policing role with Aviano’s ‘Buzzards’, by Capt. 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Sea region It said the powerful U.S.-made warplanes will be supplied by the Royal Netherlands Air Force while the aircraft maker Lockheed Martin will provide instructors and maintenance at the training center ambassador to Romania who attended the opening called the collaboration an “example of how the public and private sectors can cooperate to further our defense priorities.” “I am here with one simple message,” she said “The United States government is here to support in any way we can.” Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 Kyiv has repeatedly asked its backers to send sophisticated fighter planes to give it a combat edge Romania ramped up defense spending while NATO bolstered its presence on Europe’s eastern flank by sending additional multinational battle groups to alliance members Romania The center’s opening comes after Romania said last week that it is pushing to buy 54 latest-model Abrams main battle tanks and related equipment from the United States in a deal worth at least a billion dollars to help the European Union country meet regional security challenges Romania’s Supreme Council of National Defense also approved the acquisition of an unspecified number of latest generation American-made F-35 fighter jets as Romania pushes to modernize its air force Romania has played an increasingly prominent role in the alliance throughout the war including hosting a NATO meeting of foreign ministers in November 2022 Get your daily fix of Air & Space Force news delivered right to your inbox every day There's no more reliable source for news about your Air & Space Forces Air & Space Forces Magazine is the official publication of the Air & Space Forces Association Stay in the know with The National Interest newsletter © Copyright 2025 Center for the National Interest We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each 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visitors Performance cookies are used to understand and analyse the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customised advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyse the effectiveness of the ad campaigns The European F-16 training centre (EFTC) is hosted at a Romanian military air base near the southeastern town of Fetești and could start training Ukrainian pilots as early as next year News Service Produced externally by an organization we trust to adhere to journalistic standards The European F-16 training centre (EFTC) is hosted at a Romanian military air base near the southeastern town of Fetești and is using F-16 jets provided by the Netherlands with training support from Lockheed Martin and its contractors he and six other Romanian pilots became the first trainees at a NATO military alliance-backed regional F-16 training hub which will also be available to all allies and partners including Ukraine during its war with Russia "At the end of the day it is a fighter jet and we have been flying fighter jets." Romania shares a 650-km border with Ukraine and has seen the conflict approach its borders as Moscow has repeatedly attacked Ukrainian ports across the River Danube It also plans to spend $6.5 billion to buy 32 latest-generation F-35 fighter planes after 2030 First F-16s from the Netherlands arrived in Romania to train Ukrainian and NATO pilots.The first five F-16 fighter jets of the Royal Netherlands Air Force have landed at the Fetesti Air Base in Romania to train pilots from Ukraine and NATO countries at the European Training… pic.twitter.com/sFD11gr1My "The intent is to also train Ukrainian pilots," Bok said adding the timeline had yet to be agreed with Romanian officials "but I would say at the beginning of next year." the United States approved sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands to defend against Russian invaders as soon as pilot training was completed Ukraine has actively sought the US-made F-16 fighter jets to help it counter Russian air superiority "I really see the need for them to get the F-16s," Bok said While some Ukrainian pilots were already being trained in Denmark and the U.S. Bok said Romania was "closer to home and more or less the same scene." Asked when the Netherlands would be sending F-16s to Ukraine said it depended on preparations on the Ukrainian side they have to have the infrastructure in place and we also have to coordinate with our partner and with the US because it is an American capability." This article was published more than 6 months ago Three F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands delivered for Ukraine are parked at an air base in Fetesti Explosions reverberated across the pre-dawn sky as Ukrainian air defences fended off a Russian attack on this small city in western Ukraine home to an important air base and a frequent target of Moscow’s strikes the tidy streets of Starokostiantyniv had returned to a semblance of normality But the June 27 attack was a stark reminder of the challenges Kyiv faces as it rebuilds its depleted air force and deploys the first U.S.-designed F-16s – fighter aircraft that Russia will be determined to ground or destroy The first planes are expected to arrive this month and Ukraine hopes they will boost forces struggling to repel a Russian onslaught along the front line which includes devastating glide bombs that F-16s could potentially disrupt Officials have not revealed where the F-16s will be based but Moscow said after the strike on Starokostiantyniv last Thursday that it had targeted airfields it believed would house them The air base has come under frequent attack since the first days of Russia’s February 2022 invasion including from drones and hypersonic missiles Residents of this historic military outpost of around 30,000 people in Ukraine’s Khmelnytskyi region have learned to adjust to the constant danger it’s ‘fun’ to live here,” said city official and local culture expert Vasyl Muliar with a wry smile A Ukrainian air force spokesman said the strikes presented “certain difficulties” but would not undermine the delivery of F-16s or their use in battle Russia’s defence ministry said it had destroyed five Ukrainian SU-27 fighter jets at Myrhorod airfield in Poltava region Military analysts said the Russians were probably targeting air base infrastructure such as runways and storage facilities to make getting F-16s airborne more difficult is also likely to be forced to move the prized planes around airfields “Any ground-based air defence coverage can be saturated if the Russians care enough to fire enough missiles at one target,” he said Governor Serhiy Tyurin said air defences had destroyed nine targets over his region the air force had warned residents that drones were headed toward Starokostiantyniv careful not to divulge what might be considered sensitive military information described living under the threat of being struck and amid the frequent roar of Ukrainian warplanes in the skies above editor-in-chief of local newspaper Our City said her parents’ home had been hit in a previous raid “They found debris from a missile in a cherry tree by the window,” she added As in many other towns and cities across Ukraine people appeared eager to project a sense of resilience despite the danger of war and inconvenience of frequent power outages caused by Russian attacks on the energy system Road works continued as jets streaked overhead while families and groups of teenagers cooled off at the local beach she found it hard to cope without the noise of airplanes adding that the sound had become a comforting sign that Ukraine’s outnumbered pilots were putting up a fight pointed to the city’s history as a 16th-century bastion of defence and key nerve centre for independence fighters of the fledgling Ukrainian People’s Republic after the First World War Report an editorial error Report a technical issue Authors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions The bridge toll drivers have to pay at the Fetesti-Cernavoda checkpoint on the Sun Highway will be lifted completely until September 1st head of the Department for Infrastructure Projects Lifting it only during the weekends is not enough” The measure comes after Victor Ponta criticized the Road Authority on Thursday for the fact that it wasn’t able to find a system for the toll to be paid in a timely manner and to avoid queues. “The Road Authority managed to yet again make a disaster of the Fetesti checkpoint we humiliate them and the fact that CNADNR is so incompetent that it cannot devise a system for people to move on quickly providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used.