Malaysia’s first FA-50M jets arrive at Kuantan base for final acceptance tests

Two FA-50M aircraft, marking the first delivery of 18 aircraft to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), arrived at Kuantan airbase on November 2, 2023. The aircraft, M58-01 and M58-02, were piloted by KAI pilots Lee Donkyu and Kim Inchul, respectively, and were witnessed by key RMAF officials including the Chief of Air Force, Deputy Chief of Air Force, and Air Support Commander.

The aircraft departed Sacheon, South Korea, on October 29, making several transit stops before arriving at Labuan Air Base. The FA-50M aircraft will undergo Final Acceptance Tests before their official acceptance, expected to take place at the end of November 2026.

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