Riyadh, 21 Dhu-AlHijjah,1438 AH, 12 September,2017 , SPA -- The Saudi Royal Air Force (RAF) is preparing to begin the "Faisal 11 maneuvers" with high-class aircraft with the Egyptian Air Force to be launched in the Arab Republic of Egypt at the end of next week. These maneuvers are part of the annual training plan which aims at strengthening cooperation and relations between the Saudi Royal Air Force and the Egyptian Air Force, qualifying air crews from pilots and technicians, acquiring technical expertise, and developing combat skills through joint operations with Egyptian Air Force. It is worth mentioning that the maneuvers (Faisal 2017) are the 11th version implemented between the air forces of the two countries, where the first ones began in 1421 AH. -- SPA 15:57 LOCAL TIME 12:57 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w485798