All military aircraft, except F-5 jets, to resume operationsStaff writer, with CNAAll military aircraft, except F-5 jets, would resume operations before Thursday, after being grounded in the wake of a fatal crash last week, air force Chief of Staff Huang Chih-wei (黃志偉) said yesterday. Yesterday and today, the air force’s combat, surveillance and transport aircraft would be resuming flights, including F-16s, Mirage 2000-5s, Indigenous Defense Fighter jets, C-130H Hercules aircraft and P-3C Orions, Huang said at a press event in Taipei. Air force Chief of Staff Huang Chih-wei speaks at a news conference held by the Ministry of National Defense yesterday. Photo: Tu Chu-min, Taipei TimesF-5 jets would remain grounded until Tuesday or Wednesday next week, pending safety checks, and pilot training and psychological counseling, Huang said. A search and rescue team of 300 people has found some personal gear and aircraft debris, Huang added.

Source: Taipei Times March 30, 2021 15:56 UTC