Beijing: Controversy procurement MA 60 planes now in use airline Merpati Airlines is still not entirely clear. Not only concerning the alleged mark up the price, but also the quality factor of the MA 60 aircraft are made in China. Not to mention the matter is still the absence of certification from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) of the United States.
According to Vice President of Xi'an Aircraft International Corporation Gang Shaohua, MA 60 plane is safe. The plane also has obtained certification in China and Indonesia because of the MA 60 aircraft were flown in China and Indonesia. According to Gang, MA 60 do not need FAA certification. He stated the new FAA certificate will take the time to sell advanced products MA 60, MA is 700, to the markets of Europe and the United States. MA 700 prototype is scheduled for completion in 2015.
Gang said the MA 60 aircraft is qualified to operate aircraft in Indonesia. "As we all know we have listed the DGAC license before making a purchase contract signature with Merpati plane. That means the MA 60 aircraft certainly meets the qualifications and safely operated in Indonesia," said Gang.
On the flip side, PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines confirmed that it will continue to use the MA 60 aircraft made X'ian Aircraft International Corporation in China. President Director of PT Merpati Airlines Sardjono Jhony Tjitrokusumo states, restructuring in the body Merpati plans including the addition of a fleet of the lessor that still gives confidence to the Pigeon is still the main focus. The lessor was in them from the United States.
Until now the two planes Merpati MA 60 remaining orders have not arrived in the country. Merpati party states, the two planes is only delayed his arrival because of waiting for the team and the Directorate of Aircraft Operation Feasibility Ministry of Transportation. The plan, the two aircraft would arrive in Indonesia, namely in Medan, on June 3, 2011. Furthermore, the aircraft will be flown from Jakarta to Surabaya.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Xian Aircraft Aircraft Claims MA 60 Safe
