T-50 Golden Eagle orders boost for KAI

A further two KAI T-50TH Golden Eagle lead-in fighter trainers are being purchased to boost the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) fleet, bringing the in-service total of the type to 14 aircraft. The August 2 confirmation by KAI that a contract had been placed to buy the additional aircraft followed an announcement of the intent on July 14 by the RTAF director of operations. A budget of US$72m had been allocated for the purchase, although KAI said the final contract