20.08.2004, 13:09
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WASHINGTON [MENL] -- An air trainer being developed by the United Arab Emirates could constitute a major contribution to the global military fixed-wing air trainer market.
Forecast International said in a report that the Mako air trainer would be a leading platform in the air trainer market. It has been deemed a leading candidate for air trainer projects in both the European Union and the Gulf region.
The Mako has been developed with UAE funding in cooperation with the European Aeronautics Defence and Space Co. The emirates has not yet decided to select the Mako for the lead-in trainer for the UAE's F-16E/F Block 60 multi-role aircraft.
"The newest market entry is the EADS Mako, which has not yet flown," Forecast said in a report. "The Mako design will offer a supersonic capability, and as the aircraft is still in the development stage, it could be designed to dovetail with upcoming requirements."