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Six Chinese aircraft to be purchased for the Air Force on a high interest
commercial loan
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Colombo News Desk CND on 06 March, 2010 03:48:00
 
The official said that two 60 seater aircraft are to be brought to the country
this year and they are to be handed over to Mihin Lanka. He added that the
aircraft will be used to develop domestic flights.
However, an official from the Civil Aviation Authority said that aviation law
did not permit the transportation of civilian passengers in air craft identified
for military purposes.
However, the six aircraft are to be purchased on a high interest commercial
loan.