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KAI signs W89.8b depot maintenance deal with DAPA

By Korea Herald

Published : Dec. 19, 2013 - 19:46

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The country’s sole aircraft manufacturer, Korea Aerospace Industries, said Thursday it has signed an 89.8 billion won ($84.7 million) contract with the government to carry out depot maintenance on FA-50s entering service with the Air Force.

The FA-50 is a fully armed, mission-capable light fighter attack aircraft that has been developed from the T-50 Golden Eagle advanced trainer.

The contract with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration calls for the KAI to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for the single-engine supersonic jets.

Depot maintenance is the highest form of checkup conducted on an aircraft. The military is responsible for so-called organization and field maintenance work. (Yonhap News)