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JUN 17, 2005 (newstodate): Volga-Dnepr has signed a contract for delivery of the world's first IL-96 freighters.
The long-range IL-96-400T freighter, built at OAO Voronezh (VASO) and still to be certified, will lift up to 92 tonnes of air cargo and compete favorably with Boeing 747 at 20 percent lower cargo unit costs.
According to the lease agreement signed with IFC, Volga-Dnepr will take the aircraft for a 15 years period, with delivery from next year.
The long-range IL-96-400T freighter, built at OAO Voronezh (VASO) and still to be certified, will lift up to 92 tonnes of air cargo and compete favorably with Boeing 747 at 20 percent lower cargo unit costs.
According to the lease agreement signed with IFC, Volga-Dnepr will take the aircraft for a 15 years period, with delivery from next year.