Deliveries of operational aircraft were to begin in 2010.

作战飞机将于2010年开始交付使用。

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Deliveries of operational aircraft were meant to begin in 2010.

原计划在2010年开始交付作战飞机。

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By 2015, India may have three operational aircraft carriers.

到2015年，印度可能会拥有三艘可执行军事行动的航空母舰。

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Deliveries of operational aircraft were to begin in 2010.

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