Philippines to purchase 6 new NC-212i light lift aircraft from PTDI

The PAF plans to order another 6 units of NC-212i from Indonesia's PTDI. Photo c/o PTV News.


The Philippine Air Force (PAF) announced its plans to acquire six (6) new NC-212i light lift aircraft from Indonesian aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI).

PAF chief Lt. Gen. Rozano Briguez confirmed that deliveries of 6 new NC-212i aircraft will be arriving starting 2020. This was during the 72nd Founding Anniversary ceremonies on 02 July 2019 in Manila.

The PAF already operates 2 NC-212i aircraft it ordered in 2014. Back then, deliveries were delayed due to changes in the autopilot system and requires re-certification using a new autopilot system.

The new aircraft are expected to replace the PAF's ageing fleet of GAF N-22B/C Nomad light aircraft acquired from Australia in the 1970s.

PTDI has also been offering their CN-235-220 medium aircraft to the PAF, although with less success due to the PAF's selection of the longer Airbus-CAS C-295 for the role.


[1] Philippine Air Force (Facebook)
[2] MaxDefense Philippines
[3] PTV News




Philippines to purchase 6 new NC-212i light lift aircraft from PTDI Philippines to purchase 6 new NC-212i light lift aircraft from PTDI Reviewed by Asia Pacific Defense Journal on July 07, 2019 Rating: 5

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