A comprehensive roadmap for ab-initio training in IAF to increase training capacity is already in place. Acquisition of all equipment and aircraft including trainer aircraft is a continuous process and is based on the Services Capital Acquisition Plan (SCAP).
The training is currently conducted on Pilatus PC-7 Mk-II, Kiran Mk-I/A and Hawk Mk-132 aircraft.
Government has entered into a contract with M/s Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, Switzerland to supply 75 PC-7 Mk-II Basic Trainer Aircraft.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Dr. V. Maitreyanin Rajya Sabha today.
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The training is currently conducted on Pilatus PC-7 Mk-II, Kiran Mk-I/A and Hawk Mk-132 aircraft.
Government has entered into a contract with M/s Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, Switzerland to supply 75 PC-7 Mk-II Basic Trainer Aircraft.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Dr. V. Maitreyanin Rajya Sabha today.
DM/RK
