Philippines Inspect Plane Order at PT Dirgantara Indonesia
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Under Secretary for Finance and Material, Department of National Defense of the Philippines (General Retirement) Raymundo Elefante, said that his country is currently interested in purchasing Indonesian defense products to modernize the Philippines’ weapons and combat equipment.
Raymundo said that two NC212i airplanes he had inspected at PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) is part of the Philippines’ airplane procurement program. The planes will be delivered to the Philippines’ early next year. “Aircraft produced by PTDI will be used in various conditions such as natural disaster, medical evacuation, and other conditions,” Raymundo said while inspecting the two airplanes at PTDI’s aircraft factory complex in Bandung, November 4, 2016.
Raymundo said that his country decided to choose NC212i because of its competitive prices. In addition, the Philippines also currently wait for its ship order from PT PAL.
Raymundo however, did not provide detailed information on the ship orders. PT PAL had delivered one of the Philippines’ ship order and another one will be finished next year.
Budiman Saleh, Director of Commerce and Restructuring of PT Dirgantara Indonesia said that the two NC212i plane was the first airplane purchase by the Philippines in the last 20 years. “We have to respect [the Philippines] and its modernization program. This is the first purchase by the country after 20 years,” Budiman said.
Questions & Answers
Q.Why did the Philippines choose the NC212i aircraft for its procurement programme?
Why did the Philippines choose the NC212i aircraft for its procurement programme?
The Philippines decided to select the NC212i aircraft due to their competitive prices. They are part of a broader programme to modernise the country's weapons and combat equipment.
Q.When are the two NC212i airplanes expected to be delivered to the Philippines?
When are the two NC212i airplanes expected to be delivered to the Philippines?
The two NC212i airplanes, which were inspected by Raymundo Elefante, are scheduled for delivery to the Philippines early next year. They were inspected at PTDI's factory in Bandung on November 4, 2016.
Q.What will the NC212i aircraft be used for by the Philippines?
What will the NC212i aircraft be used for by the Philippines?
The NC212i aircraft produced by PTDI are intended for various uses. These include responding to natural disasters, conducting medical evacuations, and other specified conditions.
Q.When was the last time the Philippines purchased an airplane from PT Dirgantara Indonesia?
When was the last time the Philippines purchased an airplane from PT Dirgantara Indonesia?
The two NC212i planes represent the first airplane purchase by the Philippines from PT Dirgantara Indonesia in the last 20 years. This highlights a new phase in their modernisation programme.
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