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Air Force studies new cargo aircraft
Air Force commander Air Marshal Agus Supriatna says the Air Force has conducted a comprehensive study of the latest types of cargo aircraft to replace the aging Hercules fleet and is now waiting for the governmentâs decision
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ir Force commander Air Marshal Agus Supriatna says the Air Force has conducted a comprehensive study of the latest types of cargo aircraft to replace the aging Hercules fleet and is now waiting for the government's decision.
'We have already conducted a study but it will all depend on the government. We've honestly asked for the newest and most numerous in number. They are available from France's Airbus, from the US and from Russia,' he said at the Indonesian Military (TNI) Headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta on Tuesday.
He had submitted the study's results to the Defense Ministry and the choice would depend on the ministry.
Spokesperson for the Defense Ministry Brig. Gen. Jundan Eko Bintoro said the Hercules aircraft would be replaced by the Airbus A400M wide-body aircraft from France or the Boeing C-17 wide-body aircraft from the US.
'The wide-body aircraft is the latest product and it has been agreed that we will procure the latest. The procurement will likely be conducted from 2016 until 2018,' he said as quoted Antara news agency. (rms)(++++)
