Sri Lankan Air Force Commander visits Air Headquarters, PAC, Kamra

[Edevelop]

ISLAMABAD: Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Aravinda Gunatilleke visited Air Headquarters here on Thursday and called on Chief of Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) 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.

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 the 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 the Air Headquarters.

Later in the day, the Sri Lankan Air Chief visited Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra.

On his arrival, he was received by Air Marshal Javaid Ahmed, Chairman Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Board, Kamra.

The delegation was briefed about organization and functions of PAC Kamra. The delegation visited Aircraft Rebuild Factory and Aircraft Manufacturing Factory.

They took keen interest in the Final Assembly Line and Flight Testing facilities of JF-17 Thunder and Super Mushshak aircraft.

The Sri Lankan Air Force delegation is on a three days visit to Pakistan Air Force. The delegation will visit various PAF bases and installations.

Sri Lankan Air Force Commander visits Air Headquarters, PAC, Kamra

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Warm welcome to our Sri Lankan friends!

 

[rockstar08]

Can i have that JF - Stand which is in the pic
i love it

Sri lankans are always welcome in Pakistan

 

[Pak_Sher]

Welcome our Sri Lankan Friends.

 

[Gibbs]

 

[nomi007]

welcome to our Sri Lankan friends

 

[Hasan Ahmad]

JF-17 model at back says all about the visit...

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Good visit , between two friendly countries of region

 

[fatman17]

ISLAMABAD: Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Aravinda Gunatilleke visited Air Headquarters here on Thursday and called on Chief of Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) 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.

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 the 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 the Air Headquarters.

Later in the day, the Sri Lankan Air Chief visited Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra.

On his arrival, he was received by Air Marshal Javaid Ahmed, Chairman Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Board, Kamra.

The delegation was briefed about organization and functions of PAC Kamra. The delegation visited Aircraft Rebuild Factory and Aircraft Manufacturing Factory.

They took keen interest in the Final Assembly Line and Flight Testing facilities of JF-17 Thunder and Super Mushshak aircraft.

The Sri Lankan Air Force delegation is on a three days visit to Pakistan Air Force. The delegation will visit various PAF bases and installations.

Sri Lankan Air Force Commander visits Air Headquarters, PAC, Kamra

here for 'chai-pani' or JFT?

 

[Najam Khan]

here for 'chai-pani' or JFT?

Routine visit, mainly focused on bilateral relations. PAF support them in pilot training, repair & maintenance of K-8/J-5 fleet (even overhaul of J-5/FT-5 (till 2011)) etc.

Regarding SLAF airchief's visit to PAC, its just a normal visit to keep him busy in Pakistan.
SLAF is going to be a minor user of JF-17 (even IF they intend to buying it), for them even few of PAF retired F-7s (with overhauls) shall work fine.

 

[Donatello]

Routine visit, mainly focused on bilateral relations. PAF support them in pilot training, repair & maintenance of K-8/J-5 fleet (even overhaul of J-5/FT-5 (till 2011)) etc.

Regarding SLAF airchief's visit to PAC, its just a normal visit to keep him busy in Pakistan.
SLAF is going to be a minor user of JF-17 (even IF they intend to buying it), for them even few of PAF retired F-7s (with overhauls) shall work fine.

Not really boss, Srilanka's economy is booming....they can purchase JF-17s at full price. Might need only a squadron strength for patrolling/recce etc.

JF-17 gives them everything they need, much superior to F-7s

 

[sathya]

Lanka , just wait a year, you can decide between JF 17 and Tejas ..

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Lanka , just wait a year, you can decide between JF 17 and Tejas ..

Tejas is stil 2-3 years away from seeing any service with indian airforce .. let alone sales to international buyers... and by next year we will have JF-17 BLK-II in service and by 2017-18 BLK-III.

 

[sathya]

Tejas is stil 2-3 years away from seeing any service with indian airforce .. let alone sales to international buyers... and by next year we will have JF-17 BLK-II in service and by 2017-18 BLK-III.

Tejas will get FOC by middle of next year..

After the 40 mk 1 , IAF ordered I think there will be a window before mark 2 production,where export orders of mark 1 can be taken..

I am not sure when export orders of JF 17 will be taken..

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Tejas will get FOC by middle of next year..

After the 40 mk 1 , IAF ordered I think there will be a window before mark 2 production,where export orders of mark 1 can be taken..

And we have inducted 4 Sqds of JF as of right now? with BLK II in production? As far as export of LCA is concerned... I doubt that very much considering its probably going to be inducted by 2017-18? by indian airforce...

I am not sure when export orders of JF 17 can be taken..

“We have nearly confirmed orders from seven countries for JF-17,” Mr Hussain said.

Pakistan, which is at present producing Block-2 of JF-17 at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra, is eyeing orders from countries in the Middle East and Africa.

“The PAF has a requirement of 250 aircraft, but now we have decided that we’ll sell some of the JF-17 Block-2 to international buyers besides fulfilling our local demand,” the minister said.


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