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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 10:34 pm Post subject: IAF to phase out VVIP Mi-8s |
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http://twocircles.net/2013oct04/iaf_flags_concerns_vvip_helicopters_be_phased_out.html
IAF flags concerns as VVIP helicopters to be phased out
4 October 2013
The IAF has flagged its concerns about VVIP choppers and has told thegovernment that the Mi-8 helicopters being used to ferry dignitaries would be phased out from next year.
The Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne, said Friday that the Mi-8 helicopters will start to be phased out from next year.
"Some decision will have to be taken," he said.
Asked about the three AW-101 helicopters supplied by AugustaWestland for the elite Air Headquarters Communication Squadron, he two of these were in VVIP configuration while one was a cargo variant. _________________ 11000 posts (and counting) on Airliners-India.
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