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| An Indonesian Navy NC-212-200MP Aviocar (Image: Wiki Commons) |
Aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI) says it has completed the manufacturing of two NC212i aircraft ordered by the Philippines and is ready to deliver them on 2017.
The multipurpose plane, which is the latest generation of NC212 and has a carrying capacity of 28 passengers and is equipped with ramp doors and a modern navigation and communication system. It is the first Indonesian aircraft ordered by the Philippines. The Philippines has not upgraded its air force’s fleet its aircraft in the last 20 years.
The purchasing contract of the two NC212i aircraft, including their spare parts, was worth US$19 million, according to PT DI commerce and restructuring director Budiman Saleh.
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