F-16 Fighting Falcon News

April 6, 1998 (by Lieven Dewitte) - The Chilean government has requested details of financing proposals from companies bidding for its multi-billion dollar multi-role fighter requirement.
Technical studies are now completed and a decision is expected in May. The manufacturers bidding have started work on how financing could be carried through offset and technology transfer.

Lockheed Martin has signed an agreement with Chilean national aeronautics company ENAER to provide 900, 000 labor-hours on the fuselage, engine-bay doors and non-aircraft-related work if selected.