Xian MA-60 transport aircraft (photo : clubchina)
Royal Cambodian Air Force-XAIC MA60 Aircraft Hand-over
Ceremony
On May 18, Xi'an Aircraft Industry (Group) Company Limited
(XAC) delivered two Modern Ark 60 (MA60) aircraft to the Royal Cambodian Air
Force. This is the first MA60 exportation to Cambodia.
Chau Phirun, General Director of Materiel and Techniques of
the Ministry of National Defense of Cambodia, Soeung Samyang, Commander of the
Royal Cambodian Air Force, Kong Mony, Deputy Commander of the Royal Cambodian
Air Force as well as the related officials from Xi'an Aircraft International
Corporation (XAIC) attended the delivery ceremony.
General Chau Phirun addressed at the ceremony that, the
bilateral cooperation has been successful and fruitful while the friendship
between China and Cambodia has been strengthened. He hoped Cambodia will better
operate the MA60s under XAC's help and the aircraft will better serve the Royal
Cambodian Air Force.
Jiang Jianjun, General Manager of XAIC, said at the ceremony
that, a profound friendship has been established during the first cooperation
between Cambodia and China in the civil aviation field while further
cooperation is also promising. He was looking forward to seeing MA60's
advantages such as comfort, reliability and fuel efficiency being further
proved and demonstrated during the operation in Cambodia. He hoped that MA60
will boost more comprehensive cooperation between Cambodia and China in the
fields such as the civil aircraft products and services as well as build an
efficient, economical and convenient air bridge for the trade communications
and economic developments of Cambodia. Meanwhile, Jiang promised that the plane
maker will continuously provide high quality aircraft and considerate customer
services.
On Feb 18, 2012, the Ministry of National Defense of
Cambodia placed a formal order for two MA60 aircraft from XAC. The course
arrangement for the Cambodian trainee pilots having training at XAC, the
aircraft coating, the cabin configuration as well as the avionics data have
been confirmed gradually after thorough coordination. In addition, all XAC
departments accomplished necessary delivery preliminaries on schedule through
close collaboration and active preparation.
(Wcarn)
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