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India could renounce its "Hawk" trainers

New Delhi, India - The IAF asked other constructors to show possible alternatives

Indian Air Force (IAF) might forsake the project to order 40 new BAE Hawk-128 air trainers, after problems found with the supply of spare pieces. Internal sources told the Indian press that already one month ago a proposal has been issued to other constructors to show possible alternatives. The possible solutions would be the Italian Alenia Aermacchi M-136, already ordered by United Arab Emirates,...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1101726
Rome, Italy, 03/24/2009 13:35
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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