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July 2025. Four pages reporting on 15 years UH-72A at Joint Multinational Readiness Centre (JMRC). Working and flying with the U.S. Army unit at the Hohenfels Training Area. Made possible after an extensive interview with Falcon Team CO Colonel Rollie.

April 2025. Eight pages reporting on the Luftforsvarets Flygeskole operating in an extreme teaching environment. Unique air2air footage was created during a photo mission with events never flown before. The article text was written after a comprehensive and open interview with the flight school commander; LtCol Bjørkestøl.

January 2025. A six-pages report on 55 years of SIAI-Marchetti SF.260 operations within the Belgian Air Force. LtCol Jean Van Hecke, team leader of the Red Devils display team and the world’s most experienced Marchetti pilot, informed Sven on the type. Including unique material shot during a 5-ship air2air shoot.

December 2024. Eight pages reporting on five years of Airbus Helicopters H225 operations within the Icelandic Coast Guard. Including unique material and an interview with Director General Georg Kristinn Lárusson.

October 2024. Seven pages reporting on the first five years of Armenian Helicopters, an ambitious company in a challenging market. The article is supported by various air2air footage and an interview with the company's CEO Arsen Manukyan.

October 2024. Publisher Key Aero published a seven-page article in AIR International about H225 operations with the Icelandic Coast Guard. The article came about thanks to an interview with Director General Georg Kristinn Lárusson and several extensive shoots.

August 2024. Rotorcraft Pro published a nine-page article in which Icelandic Coast Guard Director General Georg Kristinn Lárusson informed Sven van Roij. Attention focuses on five years of flying the ‘225 in a challenging and dynamic environment, with constantly changing weather and a wide range of tasks.

August 2024. A two-page report on Armenia's only civilian rotor company. An account of its first five intensive years of existence in a unique market environment. Including various air2air footage and an interview with the company's CEO Arsen Manukyan.

August 2024. A seven-page background article giving an insight into the first five years of operations by Armenian Helicopters. The sole Armenian helicopter company operates in a dynamic environment. The article is supported by various air2air footage and an interview with the company's CEO Arsen Manukyan.

March 2024. The Estonian NATO special bulletin published one of Svens images on the cover. The image shows an Estonian L-39 in formation with a British and  a German Eurofighter during NATO's eAP mission over the Baltic States.

March 2024. A twelve pages article providing insight into the history of 860sqn and its current NH-90NFH fleet. The article was supported by an interview with squadron commander Maurice van Mourik and footage of deck operations from the HNLMS Groningen (P843).

March 2024. The Aerospace corporation Airbus purchased a picture of two Eurofighters for commercial use in a newspaper advertisement. Sven took the image of the German and British Eurofighter during an air2air mission over the Baltics with NATO's Enhanced Air Policing and the Estonian Air Force.

March 2024. This AirForces Monthly issue included a four-page article on the history of 860sqn and its current NH-90NFH fleet. The article was supported by an interview with squadron commander Maurice van Mourik and footage of deck operations from the HNLMS Groningen (P843).

January 2024. A six-pages report on the Luftforsvarets Flygeskole, the RNoAF Flight School. An insight into the deployment of the 40-year-old Norwegian Saab Safaris fleet in an extreme teaching environment. Unique air2air footage was created during a photo mission with events never flown before. Professionally executed over the planned photo location after an extensive crew briefing and practice flights with lots of separation. The article text was written after a comprehensive and open interview with the flight school commander; LtCol Bjørkestøl.

December 2023. KeyAero used one of Svens images in AirForces Monthly. The image shows a Dutch naval flight deck officer that ensures a NH-90NFH can land safely on the deck of the HNLMS Groningen (P843). The image has been used in support of an article by a fellow writer.

November 2023. An article providing insight into the Estonian Air Force fixed wing unit, combining powers with the cAP. Sven van Roij met with Estonia’s Air Force Chief of Staff Colonel Janek Lehiste to find out. The eight-pages piece is supported by air2air images taken during 2 flights with the L-39s, M28 and NATOs cAP detachement.  

September 2023. The second of two articles focusing on the Estonian Air Force in Combat Aircraft Journal. In this part; how is Estonia dealing with the Russian threat? Sven van Roij met with Estonia’s Air Force Chief of Staff Colonel Janek Lehiste to find out. The six-pages piece is supported by air2air images taken during 2 flights with the L-39s, M28 and NATOs cAP detachement.

June 2023. Sven delivered five images to Eurofighter GmbH, made during an air2air shoot with NATO's combined Air Policing (cAP) mission from Ämari, Estonia. The images were published in the Eurofighter World special edition for the Salon International de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace (SIAE) in Paris, France.

May 2023. Sven delivered two images to Eurofighter GmbH, the manufacturer of the swing-role combat aircraft. The material was used to support an article . The images - a formation of a German Typhoon with a British Typhoon - were taken during an air2air shoot with the combined Air Policing (cAP) mission from Ämari , Estonia.

May 2023. The first of two articles focusing on the Estonian Air Force in Combat Aircraft Journal. In this part, former helicopter squadron commander Major Martin Noorsalu looks at his unit. Officially, the R44 flight no longer exists as a separate squadron, but three Robinsons are still actively flying for the northernmost Baltic state.

February 2023. An article providing insight into the Robinson R44 unit of the Estonian Air Force. Includes material from an extensive air2air shoot and interview with former helicopter squadron commander Major Martin Noorsalu.

January 2023. The official annual calendar of the Eesti õhuvägi (Estonian Air Force) contains two of Svens images from a recent air2air shoot with the Estonian M28 fleet.

January 2023. A seven-page background article on the Instructor, a postwar design by Dutch aircraft manufacturer Fokker. Several S.11 operators in the Netherlands as well as museums collaborated in the creation of the publication.

January 2023. An in-depth article on the history of the distinctive Fokker S.11 Instructor. The seven-page publication on 75 years of S.11 was realized thanks to the cooperation of the president and pilot of the Fokker Four foundation Dominique van Wijk and Michiel, co-owner of the Instructor PH-SLO.

May 2022. A 8-pages report on the Malta Air Wing following a great collaboration with the unit, including information from an interview with Commander LtCol James Thomas Grech and an extensive inflight photoshoot with the beautiful Alouette III.

February 2022. A 19-pages report on the evolution of the RNLAF's Chinook fleet. The article includes an exclusive interview with the (now former) 298 Sqn RNLAF commander LtCol. Van den Berg.

December 2021. The official annual calendar of the Eesti õhuvägi (Estonian Air Force) contains four images. One image shows an Estonian aircraft: a Robinson R44 in a hover over the Jägala waterfall. Sven provided this image.

November 2021. Sven contributed to the renowned HeliOps Magazine Calendar 2022 with an image of a Fuchs Helicopter MD530F on the Hüfi Glacier in the Swiss mountains.

November 2021.  A four-page in-depth publication covering the Airbus A330 MRTTs operating from Eindhoven Airbase and  FOB Cologne-Wahn. Including an exclusive interview with unit commander Col. Jurgen van der Biezen and some unique image material.

October 2021. A 12-pages report on the renewal of the Dutch Chinook Delta-fleet with the standardized CH-47F MYII CAAS. Including a unique insight into the squadron thanks to an extensive interview with 298 squadron commander LtCol Niels van den Berg.

June 2021. A six-page article that provides insight into the brand new Multinational MRTT Unit (MMU), operating a fleet of A330 MRTTs from MOB Eindhoven Airbase and  FOB Cologne-Wahn. Including an exclusive interview with unit commander Col. Jurgen van der Biezen and some unique image material.

May 2021. Inset cover image and a 7-page article on the Dutch NH-90NFH fleet.

April 2021. A 8-pages report on the Montenegrin Air Forces new Bell 412 EP(I)s. The article provides an insight into recent developments within the Montenegrin Air Force and includes an exclusive interview with Lieutenant Colonel Jovan Radeta and footage from various A2A photo flights with the unit.

March 2021. A 20-pages report on the North Macedonian Air Brigade through the years. The article includes an exclusive interview with the former Brigade commander colonel Malezanski and is supported by exclusive A2A images.

November 2020. HeliOps Frontline Magazine published four of Svens images in their 2021 calendar. January 2021 shows three air2air images, including a formation of two Gazelles in Montenegro, a Romanian Puma Naval and Montenegrin Bell 412. January 2022 includes Svens shot of a North Macedonian Mi-8MTV-2.

November 2020. Sven contributed to the renowned HeliOps Magazine Calendar 2021 with an image of an Atlantic Airways AW-139 approaching the heliport of Froðba on the Faroe Islands.

November 2020. A four-page article on the Elementary Military Pilot Training (EMVO) of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Sven made a major contribution in both text and image, a collaboration with writers at KeyAero.

September 2020. A 17-page article reporting on a decade of Dutch NH-90NFH operations.

August 2020. Three pages Force Report on the North Macedonian Air Force Brigade, including an exclusive interview with the North Macedonian Air Force commander Col. Robert Malezanski and (air-2-air) images.

August 2020. A 12-pages report on the IAR330L Puma Naval of the Romanian Navy. The article includes an interview with unit commander Marius Mitric and exclusive images shot during the 5.5 hours that Sven flew with the unit.

July 2020. Cover shot and 15-pages report on the Montenegrin Air Forces new Bell 412 EP(I)s. The article includes an interview with Chief of Operations at the Air Force Command Lieutenant Colonel Jovan Radeta and exclusive images shot during several A2A flights with the Montenegrin Air Force.

March 2020. Report on the 'Romanian Black Sea Knights'. This maritime helicopter unit operates with three IAR330L Puma Naval continuously from the east coast of Romania. The article includes an interview with unit commander Marius Mitric and exclusive images shot during the 5.5 hours that Sven flew with the unit.

February 2020. A ten pages article, including four pictures, on the Royal Netherlands Airforces EMVO flight training. Reporting on the recent PC-7 fleet overhaul and informing on the future of the squadron.

January 2020. A 15-page report on the 'Romanian Black Sea Knights'. This maritime helicopter unit operates with three IAR330L Puma Naval continuously from the east coast of Romania. The article includes an interview with unit commander Marius Mitric and exclusive images shot during the 5.5 hours that Sven flew with the unit.

Spring 2019. Four pages reporting on the Dutch all rounder, the Boeing AH-64D Apache. An article on the attack helicopter in service with the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

December 2018. A four pages article reporting on the AW-139 operations of Atlantic Airways above the the Faroe Island; a rugged archipelago with eighteen treeless, inhospitable Islands. Including an exclusive interview with the CEO of the company: Jóhanna á Bergi.

December 2018. Four images supporting a six-pages article reporting on the small but valuable Montenegrin Air Force. Including several interviews, coverphoto and full air-2-air photoreport.

October 2018. One page article, including three images, reporting on the CH-47D and CH-47F Chinook operations within the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

October 2018. A ten pages report on the latest developments regarding a U-Boats killing PBY-5A and new Dutch Government regulations.

July 2018. A sixtien pages report on a 'Double Decade of Dutch Delta'. An insight in the Dutch Apache Ops.

June 2018. A ten-pages report on the Royal Netherlands Airforces Apaches. Including the latest insights on the purchase, operations and future of the Dutch AH-64DNL and some unique imagery.

May 2018. Four pages article on 'NATO's Newest', including several interviews, coverphoto and full air-2-air photoreport of the Montenegrin Air Force Gazelles.

April 2018. Five pages reporting on the Montenegrin Air Force. Including an exclusive interview with Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Pavlovic, full air-2-air photoshoot of the Montenegrin Gazelles and a coverphoto.

September 2017. Two pages profile reporting on the world’s oldest airworthy Catalina, a wartime U-boat killer; the Dutch PBY-5. Including full (onboard) photoreport.

September 2017. Four pages article reporting on the Irish Air Corps, including four exclusive interviews with PiC's and commanders.

August 2017. Five pages article reporting on 25 years of Macedonian Air Force Brigade, including an exclusive interview with Macedonian Air Force commander Col. Robert Malezanski.

May 2017. Three pages article reporting on the turbulent developments in the Dutch helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), including full photoreport.

January 2016. Three pages article reporting on the Dutch Al.3s being withdrawn from service.

Jan/Feb 2016. Six pages article concerning the farewell of the remaining RNLAF Alouette III.

Spring 2015. Four pages article reporting on military Search and Rescues, the end of an era.

February 2015. Three pages article on the RNLAF SAR farewell.

Spring 2014. Two pages article reporting on former Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) Alouette IIIs.

Sept/Oct 2012. Cover image and photo of the Royal Netherlands Navy SH-14D Lynx farewell.

Aug/Sept 2010. Two pages article concerning Belgian Air Force elementary flight training.

Dec/Jan 2010. Two pages article reporting on the International Air Cadet Exchane (IACE).