Newly-procured 4 Chinese K-8w fighter aircraft arrive in Jessore

The present government has taken various steps to modernise Bangladesh Air Force (BAF). In this connection, the government has taken steps to induct nine K-8W trainer jet aircraft made by China. As part of this induction process, in the 1st phase pilots of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) landed at Bangladesh Air Force Base Bir Sreshtho Matiur Rahman, Jessore with four K-8W aircraft safely Saturday from China, an ISPR press release said.
Rest of the five K-8W aircraft would be brought to the country at a later stage. Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Muhammad Enamul Bari and other senior BAF officers from Air Headquarters and local base were present to receive the aircraft.
Mentionable that two transport aircraft (AN-32) of Bangladesh Air Force gave support for transporting equipment and other associated accessories. Inclusion of these K-8W aircraft in the BAF inventory would help BAF pilots to receive better and modern flying training. These K-8W aircraft could also be utilised in the operational role during any conflict.