ISLAMABAD: Commander-in-Chief,
Russian Federation Air Force, Lt. Gen.
Viktor Nikolayevich Bondarev visited Air
Headquarters here on Monday. It is the
first ever visit of Russian Air Chief to
Pakistan. Earlier, Air Chief Marshal Tahir
Rafique Butt, Chief of the Air Staff,
Pakistan Air Force had his maiden visit to
Russia in August 2012, for participation in
the International Military Conference.
Lt Gen. Viktor Nikolayevich Bondarev is
visiting Pakistan on the invitation of Air
Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, Chief of
the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, said a
press release issued by PAF.
On his arrival at Air Headquarters, the
distinguished guest was received by Air
Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, Chief of
the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force.
A smartly turned out contingent of
Pakistan Air Force presented the Guard of
Honour. After reviewing the Guard of
Honour, he was introduced to Principal
Staff Officers of Pakistan Air Force.
The visiting guest paid homage to the
martyrs of PAF by laying floral wreath on
Martyrs Monument at Air Headquarters,
Islamabad.
Later on, he called on Air Chief Marshal
Tahir Rafique Butt in his office. Both
remained together for some time and
discussed matters of professional interest.
The delegation also attended a briefing at
Air Headquarters on the organization, role
and functioning of Pakistan Air Force.
Later in the day, the Russian Delegation
also visited Air Defence Command,
Pakistan Air Force. The Delegation
attended a briefing on the working of Air
Defence Command and also visited Air
Defence Operation Centre.
On their arrival, the Delegation was
received by Air Vice Marshal Ejaz
Mahmood Malik, Air Officer Commanding,
Air Defence Command, Pakistan Air
Force.
Source: Directorate of Media Affair, PAF
Bolivian Airforce purchase of K8
The Bolivian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea
Boliviana) has purchased 6 K-8 Karakorum
fighter jet trainer at cost of US$58 million
from China. The Bolivian Air Force also
plans to employ the K-8 Karakorum in light
attack role. The K-8 Karakorum fighter jet
trainer was jointly developed by the
Nanchang Aircraft Manufacturing
Corporation. Pakistan Aeronautical
Complex.