KUANTAN, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Two FA-50M aircraft arrived at the airbase here today, marking the first delivery of the 18 aircraft to be acquired by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) from Korea Aerospace Industries.
First Two FA-50M Aircraft Arrive At Kuantan Airbase
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Two FA-50M aircraft arrived at Kuantan Airbase, marking the first delivery of 18 aircraft for the RMAF from Korea.
- The aircraft arrived after a journey from South Korea with transit stops in several locations.
- They will undergo final acceptance tests before official acceptance in late November 2026.
- The aircraft will be operated by No. 15 Squadron at RMAF Kuantan Airbase.
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