Create a free starter account, or log in.

Get access to four free articles per month, as well as our Decisive Edge Newsletters and Daily News Bulletin.

Email Address

Password

Forgot your password? Reset by clicking here

Create a Password

[[ req.met ? '✓' : '•' ]] [[ req.text ]]

Re-enter Password

Passwords do not match

First Name

Last Name

Country

Confirm your account

Please enter the four-digit pin below that has been emailed to you.

Didn't receive the pin yet?

This pin expires in 20 minutes.

[[ error ]]

By creating an account, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Stay informed with Shephard's award-winning journalism. Unlock unlimited access and in-depth analysis with a corporate or individual subscription.

Explore your options here

EDEX 2018: Grob hopeful of Egyptian Air Force deal

5th December 2018 - 16:31 GMT | by Alan Warnes in Cairo

RSS

With the introduction of the Dassault Rafale and RAC MiG-29M/M2s into its ranks, the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) is now said to be considering its training set-up.

Currently, there are around 70 Grob Aircraft G 115s operating at the Air Force Academy, which are now obsolete, although Grob is still continuing to support them.

The German company’s is optimistic the EAF will consider a purchase of new Grob 120TPs within a year or so.

There are also options for the UAE, which will be looking to replace its Grob G-115Ts in the near future, as well as the

Already have an account? Log in