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Nov 10, 2006 (newstodate): Volga-Dnepr reports having achieved significant progress in its modernisation project to launch a fleet of new generation IL-76 cargo aircraft.
The first new-build IL-76TD-90VD entered commercial service with Volga-Dnepr Airlines in June 2006.
With an increased payload capacity of 50 tonnes, the new aircraft has already operated to markets that were closed off to operations by the old IL-76.
Volga-Dnepr will take delivery of a second IL-76TD-90VD in the third quarter of 2007 and expects demand for at least 17 aircraft of this type by 2011.
The first new-build IL-76TD-90VD entered commercial service with Volga-Dnepr Airlines in June 2006.
With an increased payload capacity of 50 tonnes, the new aircraft has already operated to markets that were closed off to operations by the old IL-76.
Volga-Dnepr will take delivery of a second IL-76TD-90VD in the third quarter of 2007 and expects demand for at least 17 aircraft of this type by 2011.