Pune: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the project to extend the runway length from the existing 3,000 ft to 4,500 ft at the National Defence Academy's (NDA) Air Force Training Team (AFTT) facility at Khadakwasla.
"Work on the project will start soon after the tendering process," NDA commandant Air Marshal Kulwant Singh Gill said. He added the runway extension will enable the NDA to land small and medium-sized transport aircraft for training purpose.
The AFTT head Wing Commander S K Singh said, "Five new Austrian-make Super Dimona aircraft will soon join the existing fleet of five similar engine-powered two-seater aircraft, also known as powered gliders, which will strengthen the team's training activity. The aircraft have arrived by sea at the Mumbai port and are expected to be serviceable in a week's time at AFTT," he said.
The NDA, a unique tri-services defence training academy, demonstrated the various training activities for the army, navy and air force cadets during the visit by a team of media persons on Thursday.
22/11/13 Vishwas Kothari/Times of India
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"Work on the project will start soon after the tendering process," NDA commandant Air Marshal Kulwant Singh Gill said. He added the runway extension will enable the NDA to land small and medium-sized transport aircraft for training purpose.
The AFTT head Wing Commander S K Singh said, "Five new Austrian-make Super Dimona aircraft will soon join the existing fleet of five similar engine-powered two-seater aircraft, also known as powered gliders, which will strengthen the team's training activity. The aircraft have arrived by sea at the Mumbai port and are expected to be serviceable in a week's time at AFTT," he said.
The NDA, a unique tri-services defence training academy, demonstrated the various training activities for the army, navy and air force cadets during the visit by a team of media persons on Thursday.
22/11/13 Vishwas Kothari/Times of India
