By Graeme Kennedy
Friday 21st May 2004 |
Text too small? |
The first of a new Royal Thai Air Force order for eight aircraft was delivered to Bangkok this week to bring the Thai Air Force's fleet of the Hamilton-designed and manufactured trainer to 52 since 1973.
PAC managing director Brian Hare said he expected to sign contracts for another eight CT-4s within the next few weeks.
The rugged and simple aircraft has been a steady money-maker for PAC since it was produced to meet a RAAF requirement for a basic trainer in 1972. About 150 have been manufactured for private and military clients, including the RNZAF.
The two-seat, all-metal CT-4 is powered by a Lycoming AE10 engine for a cruising speed of 278kph and range of 836 km.
Meanwhile, PAC has delivered its first 750 XL utility aircraft to Swiss sky-diving operator Paravia AG and expects to have the versatile turbo-prop in seven markets, including Australia, the US and Africa, by the end of this year.
No comments yet
Spark New Zealand appoints new director to the Spark Board
AFT to announce full year results on May 23 2024
CRP - Korella North Takes Another Two Steps Forward
May 3rd Morning Report
ASB workers to strike as bank proposes an effective pay cut
Rising tides, sinking stocks: study explores cost of climate change
May 2nd Morning Report
AGL - Change in Senior Management
Devon Funds Morning Note - 01 May 2024
Rick Christie to step-aside as a non-executive director