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Yangon, 22 April- The New Generation Aviation Basic Course No 1/2003, organized by the Union Solidarity and Development Association and the Commander-in-Chief (Air)'s Office, was opened at Kandawmingala hall in Meiktila yesterday morning. Present on the occasion were Meiktila Flying Training Base Commander Brig-Gen Khin Maung Tin, Ground Training Base Commander Col Thura Khin Maung Win, senior military officers, local authorities, departmental officials, Mandalay Division USDA executive U Soe Aung and members of USDA and social organizations. The five-week course is being attended by 50 trainees.

Similarly, the New Generation Aviation Basic Course No 1/2003, organized by the USDA and the Commander-in-Chief (Air)'s Office, was opened at Khaboung hall in Toungoo yesterday morning. Present on the occasion were Patron of Bago Division USDA Commander of Southern Command Brig-Gen Ko Ko, Brig-Gen Thura Myint Thein of Toungoo Station, senior military officers, departmental officials, USDA members and guests. Altogether 50 trainees are attending the five-week course.

Likewise, the New Generation Aviation Basic Course No 1/2003, organized by the USDA and the Commander-in-Chief (Air)'s Office, was opened at Mingala Hall of Namhsan Station yesterday. Brig-Gen Kyaw Aung of Namhsan Station made an opening address. The five-week course is being attended by 50 trainees.