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Romania's purchase of F-16 aircraft at risk

Bucharest, Romania - Economic difficulties

During yesterday's interview, Romania's president Traian Basescu declared that the country is not able to honour the economic commitment made with the United States for the purchase of 24 F-16 fighter aircraft, unless they study a long-term specific financial plan. In March 2010, Romania had agreed to buy 24 second hand aircraft at a cost of 1.1 billion euros to renew its fleet of MiG Lancer and...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1133944
Rome, Italy, 09/19/2011 13:55
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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