Live Breaking News & Updates on Ariano Said The Twg Is Looking At Feasibility Of American Made Helicopter For Paf 39s Heavy Lift Requirement Quot Study Will Be Done And Now Being By

MANILA - The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said the PHP12.7 billion allocated earlier for the acquisition of the Russian-made Mil-17 heavy-lift helicopter could be utilized to acquire the Boeing-manufactured CH-47 "Chinook". PAF spokesperson, Col. Maynard Mariano, made this remark when asked if there is a need for another budget should the "Chinook" be deemed by the technical working group (TWG) as qualified per the Air Force's requirements. "They will have to work on the same budget," he said in a message to the Philippine News Agency Wednesday night. The PHP12.7 billion fund was allocated to supposedly acquire 16 to 17 units of the Mil Mi-17 with the contract signed in November last year. At present, Mariano said the TWG is looking at the feasibility of the American-made helicopter for the PAF's heavy-lift helicopter requirement. "The study will be done and is now being done by the TWG," he said. Earlier, Mariano said it is up to the TWG t ....

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