UAE CONSIDERS PURCHASE OF BRITISH AIR TRAINER

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates continues to examine anadvanced British air trainer. Officials said the UAE Air Force has discussed the prospect of procuringthe Hawk jet trainer to help pilots operate advanced Frenchand U.S. fighter-jets. Abu Dhabi has ordered both the F-16 Block 60 and theMirage 2000-9.