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02-16-2007, 02:50 PM
President Leonel Fernandez made an unusual visit to the San Isidro Air Base. Press reports on the visit, on the occasion of the 59th anniversary of the Air Force, say that the Air Force is contemplating the purchase of a fleet of 8 to 10 Brazilian warplanes, with a 100% loan from the Brazilian government. The airplanes would reportedly be used to pursue drug traffickers. As reported in Hoy, the Air Force argues that their aviation fleet is currently limited to Chilean-manufactured Pillan airplanes, primarily used to train air force pilots, several helicopters and two Spanish registered airplanes for transport. On the occasion of the President's presence, sellers of the Brazilian Super Tucano airplane exhibited the airplane's maneuverability. Brazilian ambassador Edgar Dunlop was also present. President Fernandez also observed the aircraft's interior and was given explanations about its range of fire.
National Drug Control Department (DNCD) head Rafael Radhames Ramirez Ferreira yesterday said in Congress that the country needs airplanes, high-speed boats and radars to combat drug trafficking.
During the ceremony Fernandez cut the ribbon inaugurating the remodeling of Air Force Academy facilities, the construction of the new helicopter hangar, and the rehabilitation of a 100,000-gallon fuel tanker.
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National Drug Control Department (DNCD) head Rafael Radhames Ramirez Ferreira yesterday said in Congress that the country needs airplanes, high-speed boats and radars to combat drug trafficking.
During the ceremony Fernandez cut the ribbon inaugurating the remodeling of Air Force Academy facilities, the construction of the new helicopter hangar, and the rehabilitation of a 100,000-gallon fuel tanker.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#2)