PN Maritime Patrol Aircraft (TC-90) Project

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The Philippine Fleet through its Naval Air Group conduct the Activation and Blessing Ceremony of Beechcraft King Air C90 Aircraft on November 21, 2017 at Headquarters Naval Air Group, Naval Base Heracleo Alano, Sangley Point, Cavite City.

The activity was graced by the Commander, Philippine Fleet, Radm Gaudencio C Collado AFP as guest of honor.







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The Philippine Fleet through its Naval Air Group conduct the Activation and Blessing Ceremony of Beechcraft King Air C90 Aircraft on November 21, 2017 at Headquarters Naval Air Group, Naval Base Heracleo Alano, Sangley Point, Cavite City.

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A SARO was issued for this project in May 2017

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TC-90 to help PH Fleet identify threats, says commander
By Priam Nepomuceno  November 22, 2017, 12:36 pm

http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1016703

MANILA -- The newly-activated Japanese-donated Beechcraft King Air TC-90 will help the Philippine Fleet determine the exact capability needed to defeat a particular threat in the country's waters, a Navy official said.

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TC-90 with tail number 390, one of the two Japanese aircraft donated to the Philippines last March 27, was activated during short ceremonies at Naval Base Heracleo Alano, Sangley Point, Cavite City on Tuesday.

Its activation will boost the operations and maritime air surveillance capabilities of the Naval Air Group (NAG).
With the completion of this process, the plane is mission-ready and could be deployed to any area designated by the Navy headquarters.

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The TC-90, which is part of the Beechcraft King Air aircraft family, was offered by Japan shortly after the Agreement Concerning the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology was finalized on Feb. 29, 2016.

Two TC-90s were delivered to Sangley Point, Cavite last March 27. Three more will be delivered in the first quarter of 2018. (PNA)

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(16,Mar.) The ceremony for completion of flight training program of TC-90 was held for two of Philippine navy pilots at Air Training Group Tokushima, JMSDF.

JMSDF completed all flight training programs lasted for almost one-year for total six Philippine navy pilots. Also, JMSDF completed the program for support of maintenance service for Philippine maintenance team.

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The Philippine Navy activates its 2nd C90 Aircraft Donated by Japan

The Philippine Navy through the Naval Air Group (NAG) conducted Activation and Blessing Ceremony of the 2nd Beechcraft King Air C90 Aircraft on March 19, 2018. The ceremony was held at Headquarters Naval Air Group, Naval Base Heracleo Alano, Sangley Point, Cavite City with Rear Admiral Danilo R Rodelas AFP, Commander, Philippine Fleet as the Guest of Honor.

After completing the installation of its navigational equipment and paintings, the 2nd C90 aircraft is ready for operation. The activity was formally opened by Captain Juario C Marayag PN (GSC), Commander, Naval Air Group who emphasized the worthiness and usefulness of NV390 (C90 Aircraft) in maritime air surveillance which is vital in producing critical and sensitive information necessary for maritime situational awareness. The first C90 aircraft was activated last November 21, 2017 and made her maiden flight conducting Maritime Air Surveillance at Bajo De Masinloc on January 31, 2018 under the Operational Control of Northern Luzon Command.

The Guest of Honor, assisted by the Commander NAG headed the symbolic name revelation of the aircraft’s tail number: Naval Vessel (NV) 392. This was followed by the blessing of the aircraft by the Fleet Chaplain, Commander Alejo Simon A Araño CHS and the symbolic pouring of a bottle of wine on its nozzle by the Guest of Honor’s wife, Mrs Maya M Rodelas.

As part of his remarks, Rear Admiral Rodelas said that, “as we activate the 2nd C90 aircraft, it will bolster our surveillance capabilities as we patrol our vast sea lanes of communication and maritime borders. The threats that we face as a maritime nation, namely piracy, terrorism, border protection and even climate change dictates that we must be perpetually ready to address any contingency. In time, this aircraft will be deployed in areas of critical interest to our national security. The experiences that we as a navy will gain from the utilization of this aircraft will hopefully prepare us for a strong and credible navy that we all dream to be.”

With this milestone, the PN is indeed proceeding into a stronger and more credible Navy that the country will be proud of by 2020.









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Japan will give another three Beechcraft TC-90 trainer aircraft to the Philippine Navy next week and will take place Monday at a Naval Base.

"The TC-90s will enhance Philippine Navy's capability to conduct aerial surveillance and recon of our territorial waters and they will also be used in disaster response and rescue operations.”

->Spokesperson Arsenio Andolong

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Navy to get 3 more patrol planes from Japan Monday
By Priam Nepomuceno  March 22, 2018, 12:23 pm

http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1029627

MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN) will formally receive three more Beechcraft King Air TC-90 patrol airplanes from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) on March 26.

The turnover ceremony will take place at the Naval Air Group, Naval Base Heracleo Alano, Sangley Point, Cavite City, Navy spokesperson Capt. Lued Lincuna said in a message Thursday.

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana will be the event’s guest-of-honor and speaker. He will be joined by Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koji Haneda and other delegates of the JMSDF and Japan Ministry of Defense.

The first two TC-90s were delivered to the Philippines last March 27. With the arrival of the three airplanes, the number of Philippine-operated TC-90s will climb to five.

Last Jan. 31, one of the first two delivered planes, with tail number 390, conducted its first maritime air patrol mission off Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, Zambales.

The TC-90 has a range of more than 1,000 nautical miles, and a cruising speed of 260 knots, and is capable of carrying eight passengers along with the pilots.

As of this time, the Navy is operating six Norman Britten "Islander" patrol aircraft, four GAF "Nomad" airplanes, five AgustaWestland combat utility helicopters, and one Robinson R-22 training helicopter.

The TC-90, which is part of the Beechcraft King Air aircraft family, was offered by Japan shortly after the Agreement Concerning the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology was finalized on Feb. 29, 2016. (PNA)

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From: Inquirer.net - March 26, 2018

PH Navy gets 3 trainer aircraft from Japan

Sangley Point — The Navy on Monday received three Beechcraft TC-90 trainer aircraft from Japan on Monday, completing the transfer of five aircraft as part of a deal between Manila and Tokyo.

It was initially agreed upon that Japan would lease the refurbished trainer aircraft to the Philippines for $28,000 annually for five years. It later donated the planes instead in a bid to boost the Philippine military’s limited maritime capabilities.

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Photos by Frances Mangosing / Inquirer.net

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PH Navy receives three more aircraft from Japan

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The Philippine Navy (PN) formally received the remaining three units of the Beechcraft TC90 aircraft from Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD), in an arrival and transfer ceremony at the headquarters of the Naval Air Group (NAG), Sangley Pt., Cavite City on March 26, 2018.

National Defense Chief, Sec. Delfin N. Lorenzana, witnessed the event as guest of honor and speaker. Other attendees were JMOD delegates headed by Parliamentary Vice Minister of Defense Mr. Tatsuo Fukuda; the Commissioner of Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA), Mr. Yoshiyuki Suzuki; Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Mr. Koji Haneda; delegates from Japan Maritime Self Defense Force; and other AFP key officials.

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Videos from the Aquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency's Youtube channel:

【Digest】 Defense Equipment Cooperation with the Philippines over the TC-90 @ ATLA Offcial Channel

Defense Equipment Cooperation with the Philippines over the TC-90 @ ATLA Offcial Channel