GDF acquiring Italian aircraft

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has taken a significant step in its modernization programme by purchasing a new Tecnam P2012 STOL aircraft, designed to operate on short and unprepared runways, common features in the remote regions of the country. A high-level delegation, headed by Commander Roger Nurse, recently inspected and accepted the aircraft at the Tecnam facility in Capua, Italy. During the visit, the officers examined the aircraft in deta…

GDF purchases new aircraft with short runway power to tackle Guyana’s tough terrain

…as army seeks to revamp air fleet GDF Acquires STOL aircraft with short runway power to tackle guyana’s tough terrain The Guyana Defense Force (GDF) has taken another stride in revamping its fleet of aircraft, with the purchase of a new Tecnam P2012 aircraft that specializes in taking off from and landing on short runways, a feature that is in itself a tactical boost well suited for Guyana’s geography. The GDF delegation that traveled to Italy …

Following inspections, the Guyana Defence Force approved a P2012 STOL transport aircraft, purchased from the Italian firm Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.p.A. The aircraft will be incorporated into the flight line of its Air Corps in the near future.A Guyanese military delegation, headed by the commander of the Air Corps, Lieutenant Colonel Julian Archer, and the Director of Administration of the Defence Force, Lieutenant Commander Roger Nurse…

GDF acquiring Italian aircraft

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is in the process of acquiring of a new Italian-made Tecnam P2012 STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft which is expected to significantly advance its recapitalisation and modernisation programme, a GDF release announced yesterday. The article GDF acquiring Italian aircraft appeared first on Stabroek News.

GDF Air Corps advances recapitalisation efforts with acquisition of new aircraft - INews Guyana

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has made a significant advancement in its Air Corps recapitalisation and modernisation programme with the acceptance of a new Tecnam P2012 STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft. A senior delegation recently returned from Italy, where they conducted the final inspection and acceptance of the aircraft. The […] The post GDF Air Corps advances recapitalisation efforts with acquisition of new aircraft appeared firs…