The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is setting aside the sum of
PHP58,435,335 for the acquisition of spare parts for the avionics, hydraulics
and electrical systems of its brand-new FA-50PH "Fighting Eagle" lift
interim fighter aircraft.
PAF spokesperson Col. Enrico Canaya said acquisition of
these items are done to fill up the spare part inventory of the FA-50PHs.
He also clarified that the aircraft is not grounded nor
damaged and is flying regularly.
Budget for avionics system is placed at PHP14,271,268 while the
money allocated for the acquisition of spares for the FA-50PH's hydraulics
system is worth PHP16,216,457 and another PHP27,947,610 for its electrical
systems, which totals to PHP58,435,335.
Pre-bid conference is scheduled on Feb. 22, at 9:00 a.m. at
the PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City
While submission and opening of bids on March 8, 9:00 a.m.
at the same venue.
The first two FA-50PHs arrived in the Philippines
It is part of the 12 plane order deal, worth PHP18.9
billion, signed by the Department of National Defense and Korea Aerospace
Industries in March 2014.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=857521
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