It was officially activated on 27 July 2009 as part of the Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) program, which purchased and operates three C-17 Globemaster III aircraft that fly under the national markings of Hungary.
A fost activat oficial la 27 iulie 2009, ca parte a programului Capabilitatea de transport aerian strategic / Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC), care a achiziționat și operează trei aeronave C-17 Globemaster III, înregistrate în Ungaria.