Thursday, October 02, 2014

Emiri Air Force receives first batch of PC-21 aircraft

Pilatus PC-21The Qatar Emiri Air Force, represented by Al Zaeem (Leader) Mohamed bin Abdullah al-Attiyah Air College, has received the first batch of the Swiss trainer aircraft – the Pilatus PC-21.

This is in line with a directive from HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to modernise and develop the country’s air force.

Under the patronage of HE the Minister of State for Defence Affairs Major General Hamad bin Ali al-Attiyah and HE the Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces Major General (Pilot) Ghanim bin Shaheen al-Ghanim, the Swiss training aircraft were received by Major General (Pilot) Mubarak bin Mohamed al-Kumait al-Khayarin, Commander of the Qatar Emiri Air Force, and Brigadier (Pilot) Salim Hamad al-Nabit, Commander of Al Zaeem (Leader) Mohamed bin Abdullah al-Attiyah Air College, in addition to a number of senior commanders and officers.

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