PM inducts new generation K-8W training plane in BAF

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her resolve to make Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) a technically sound, strong and capable air force through further modernisation. She was addressing a function at BAF Base Bangabandhu in Dhaka’s Kurmitola on Wednesday marking induction of newly procured K-8W training aircraft in the BAF. Sheikh Hasina expressed her firm optimism that the inclusion of these aircraft will raise BAF’s training ability to world class and also make it safer and faster. She expressed her strong belief that new generation technical equipment and better management will enhance air force’s expertise and operational capacity. The Prime Minister said very shortly the BAF will get most modern Mi-171 helicopter, PT-6 aircraft, LET-410 aircraft, AW-139 helicopter and YAK-130 aircraft. The Prime Minister formally handed over Induction Order of K-8W to commander of the parade Wing Commander Sharif Mustafa. On the occasion a smartly turned out parade was arranged. The Prime Minister reviewed the parade and took salute, according to a news agency.