Rabat – After those of Morocco and Chad, a new order for two C-27J tactical transport aircrafts has been signed by an national air force of the African continent. The contract also includes a package of logistics support. The two aircraft produced by Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi will be delivered starting in 2017 and will operate in support of the transport of personnel and materials as well as civil protection, landing on semi-prepared runways. The C-27J has already been ordered by the Air Forces of Italy, Greece, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Romania, Morocco, the United States, Mexico, Australia, Chad, Peru and Slovakia, for a total of 82 aircrafts. 67 of which have already been delivered. (9Colonne)
