Mali receives Harbins

Malcolm Bezzina MORE DETAILS have emerged regarding the acquisition of the Harbin Y-12 by the Armée de l’Air Malienne (Mali Air Force, see New Y-12 acquired by Mali Air Force, October, p22).At least two aircraft have been received, confirmed by their delivery via Malta International Airport in September. The aircraft departed Guilin Liangjiang IAP for Kunming Wujiaba IAP in China, with subsequent stops in Myanmar, Pakistan (two stops), India (three stops), Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Cairo and Heraklion before touching