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Malaysia to retire its MiG-29 fighters

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Due to the problems that the aircraft had through the years

Malaysia is going to gradually retire its fleet of MiG-29 fighters in the next 5 years. The decision has been taken by the defence ministry of Kuala Lumpur due to the problems suffered by these type of aircraft through the years. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Malaysian minister of defence, stated: "I have decided that from next month, the aircraft will be phased out and we should find a way to sell them to...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1105347
Rome, Italy, 06/03/2009 15:28
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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