71.   The UN aircraft was later flown without passengers to Islamabad where it is now under repair, a UN official said Monday in the Pakistani capital.

72.   Yan said pilot training must be improved, with emphasis focused on ensuring that they are constantly updated with the latest information about flying new aircraft.

73.   McDonnell Douglas said the aircraft would be flown into India in a couple of weeks for the demonstration flights.

74.   The aircraft was flown for about half-an-hour and its flight was witnessed by Defence Minister George Fernandes and LCA project director Kota Harinayana.