Chattogram, October 15:- With the direction and relentless effort of Honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the present Government has taken various steps to modernize Bangladesh Air Force. In this development process, Government has taken steps to induct 07 China made K-8W aircraft from China under government to government agreement through CATIC. These 07 aircraft arrived at Bangladesh Air Force Base Zahurul Haque, Chattogram on Thursday (15-10-2020) after a successful ferry flight from Dehong Mangsgi, China by BAF pilots.
The mission was led by Group Captain A K M Abdur Rajjaque, psc, GD(P) of Bangladesh Air Force. The aircrafts were received at the BAF Base Zahurul Haque following the traditional customs of Bangladesh Air Force. Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat, BBP, OSP, ndu, psc including Principal Staff Officers of Air Headquarters, Air Officer Commanding of BAF Base ZahurulHaque and senior officers were present on the occasion.
Mentionable that in addition to the existing K-8W training aircraft in BAF inventory, the inclusion of this newly purchased 07 X K-8W training aircraft will certainly enhance the training as well as the operational capability of BAF.
