PAF to acquire PHP14.3-M worth of navigation spares for S-211 jet trainer

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has allocated PHP14.3 million for the installation of multi-function display and spares needed for the maintenance of the navigation system of one of its three SIAI-Marchetti S-211 jet trainers. (Photo: PHILIPPINE NAVY/Facebook)

MANILA—The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has allocated PHP14.3 million for the installation of multi-function display and spares needed for the maintenance of the navigation system of one of its three SIAI-Marchetti S-211 jet trainers.

This was bared by PAF bids and awards chief Brig. Gen. Nicolas Parilla in an bid bulletin posted at the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System website.

Bid opening is scheduled on May 23, 9 a.m. at the PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City.

The S-211 is one of the PAF’s two jet-powered aircraft after the Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50PH “Fighting Eagle”.

It is primarily used for air-to-ground and surveillance missions.