Romanian air force accepts first two C-27J Spartans

摘要

Romania's air force has accepted its first two Alenia Aero-nautica C-27J Spartan tactical transports for training use, and expects the type to begin supporting international operations from early next year.rnDelivered to the service's 90th Air Transport Base at Bucharest Otopeni airport on 12 April, the aircraft had first undergone a two-week period of pre-acceptance testing conducted by Romanian personnel in Italy.rnBucharest's 2007 contract covers the delivery of seven aircraft and a simulator, plus logistics support and personnel training for air crew, ground personnel and technicians.