PAF allocates PHP31.4-M for reconfiguration of 'Sokol' helicopter into SAR aircraft

From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 24): PAF allocates PHP31.4-M for reconfiguration of 'Sokol' helicopter into SAR aircraft

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has allocated the sum of PHP31, 451,000 for the acquisition of spare parts needed for the reconfiguration of W-3A "Sokol" combat utility helicopter, with tail number 922, into a search-and-rescue aircraft.

Pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 25, 9 a.m. at the PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City.

Submission and opening of bids is on November 8, 9 a.m. at the same venue.

The PAF acquired eight units of the "Sokol" from Polish manufacturer PZL-Swidnik and British-Italian firm AugustaWestland for PHP2.8 billion in 2012.

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