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"Farnborough International Air Show": Oman chooses General Electric for F-16 fighter aircraft

London, United Kingdom - "This follow-on buy is indicative of the confidence in the F110 engine"

Muscat has selected the General Electric F110-GE-129D for the 12 Lockheed Martin F-16 C/D it ordered in 2011. The decision was made on Tuesday at the "Farnborough International Air Show" in London, July 9-15. Engine deliveries are expected to commence in 2013. According to press agencies, Oman already operates 12 F-16s, all powered by the GE F110. In December 2011, Muscat purchased ten single-seat...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1143183
Rome, Italy, 07/10/2012 08:35
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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