The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is now looking for
manufacturers capable of supplying it with spare parts needed for the
maintenance of the APG systems of its GAF N-22B "Nomad" patrol and
transport planes.
Budget for the project is placed at PHP7,190,981.
Submission and opening of bids is on July 7, 9:00 a.m. at
the PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City ,
said Air Force bids and awards chair Brig. Gen. Nicolas Parilla.
The "Nomad" is a twin-engined turboprop,
high-wing, short takeoff and landing aircraft.
It was designed and built by the Australian Government
Aircraft Factories (GAF) at Fishermens Bend, Melbourne.
Major users of the design have included the Royal Flying
Doctor Service of Australia ,
the Australian Army and the Australian Customs Service.
The "Nomad" is to be re-engineered and put back
into production as the GippsAero GA18.
The PAF has an estimated 20 units of the aircraft in its
inventory.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=896753
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