Romania Ends MiG-21 Operations Citing Safety Concerns

Operations with the Soviet era combat aircraft ended on April 15.
Credit: Christian Ghe/Wikimedia Commons
Romania has permanently suspended flight operations with its fleet of MiG-21 fighters, citing safety concerns. Operations with the Soviet-era combat aircraft ended on April 15 over concerns about “aviation events and accidents” associated with the fleet that resulted in “multiple casualties and...

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