Prime Minister Narendra Modi could be the first Indian Prime Minister to fly in a fighter jet. Hectic talks are under way between the ministry of defence, the Prime Minister’s Office and makers of French Dassault Rafale, which is the major contender for the long-awaited Multi Medium Role Combat Aircraft deal worth over `82,000 crore.
With the presence of french minister for foreign affairs and international development Laurent Fabius in New Delhi, Dassault Rafale has offered Mr Modi a trip during the upcoming Aero India in Bengaluru, which will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister February 18, sources said.
“We are looking at the possibility of Mr Modi flying in a fighter jet. There are talks under way and it will be confirmed in a week,” government sources said.
Aviation experts have been demanding that the aircraft deal should be signed at the earliest to ensure right training for Indian Air Force pilots. Rafale was chosen to fill the gap between the indigenously built Light Combat Aircraft Tejas and Sukhoi Su-30MKI.
The MMRCA deal has been delayed as the Indian government is worried about the escalating costs and some issues with the transfer of technology.
07/02/15 Asian Age
With the presence of french minister for foreign affairs and international development Laurent Fabius in New Delhi, Dassault Rafale has offered Mr Modi a trip during the upcoming Aero India in Bengaluru, which will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister February 18, sources said.
“We are looking at the possibility of Mr Modi flying in a fighter jet. There are talks under way and it will be confirmed in a week,” government sources said.
Aviation experts have been demanding that the aircraft deal should be signed at the earliest to ensure right training for Indian Air Force pilots. Rafale was chosen to fill the gap between the indigenously built Light Combat Aircraft Tejas and Sukhoi Su-30MKI.
The MMRCA deal has been delayed as the Indian government is worried about the escalating costs and some issues with the transfer of technology.
07/02/15 Asian Age
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