The rapid modernization of the Polish Air Force, which began in the early 2020s, faces a setback as deliveries of the FA-50PL stall. An original ambitious initial delivery date of… Continue reading "FA-50PL Project Stalls Amid Ambitious Delivery Schedule"
In early June, the Philippine Department of National Defense signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to buy 12 more FA-50PH light attack aircraft. The government-to-government deal worth about… Continue reading "Philippines Signs $700 Million Deal for 12 More FA-50PH Jets from South Korea"
On March 4, a Philippine Air Force FA-50 fighter jet went missing during an operation in southern Mindanao over the Kalatungan Mountains. Officials reported the jet went missing during a… Continue reading "Philippine Air Force Grounds FA-50 Fleet After Crash"
Korea Aerospace Industries may hold a surprise for one of its customers. Despite initial setbacks the light multirole jet may soon be delivered to its end-user in a modernized and… Continue reading "First FA-50PL To Come Off Production Line This Year"
Poland’s Armament Agency announced on December 29 that the Polish Air Force had received all 12 of its first batch of FA-50 light attack aircraft. The FA-50s are the first… Continue reading "Deliveries Of Poland’s First FA-50 Light Attack Jets Complete"
At the end of February, the first group of Polish pilots reached South Korea to participate in 23 weeks of pilot training. They will spend this time with the 1st… Continue reading "Polish Pilots Begin Training On KAI FA-50"
Korea Aerospace Industries announced on 24 February that it had officially signed a letter of agreement with the Malaysian government for the sale of 18 FA-50 light attack aircraft. The… Continue reading "FA-50 Triumphs In Malaysia’s Light Combat Aircraft Program"
Poland’s Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak has announced that the first batch of Polish FA-50 pilots will be sent to South Korea to train on the light attack jet in November… Continue reading "Polish Pilots To Begin Training On FA-50 Light Attack Jets In November"
Slovakia’s outstanding requirement to replace its aging fleet of legacy L-39 trainers has entered a new phase today, becoming a three-way competition, with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) throwing its hat… Continue reading "Competition for Slovakia’s Advanced Trainer Heats Up as KAI Pitches FA-50"
Argentina has reportedly selected Korean Aerospace Industries’ (KAI) FA-50 light fighter aircraft for its air force requirement, Jane’s reported on 21 July. The Argentine Air Foce (Fuerza Aérea Argentina –… Continue reading "Argentina Selects KAI FA-50 Light Fighter"