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Sep 18, 2007 (newstodate): In August the new Russian freighter IL-96-400T performed its maiden flight, and the first delivery is slated for September, pending final certification.
The IL-96-400T freighter can carry up to 92 tonnes of cargo.
Ilyushin Finance Company has ordered five IL-96-400T freighter, and they will be delivered to Atlant-Soyuz with two aircraft before the end of this year and the remainder to be delivered before 2009.
Aeroflot Cargo is also planning for the early introduction of six IL-96-400 freighters, with the first aircraft expected to be delivered in 2008 already, with two more to follow shortly after, and with the remaining three to follow suit in 2010.
The IL-96-400T freighter can carry up to 92 tonnes of cargo.
Ilyushin Finance Company has ordered five IL-96-400T freighter, and they will be delivered to Atlant-Soyuz with two aircraft before the end of this year and the remainder to be delivered before 2009.
Aeroflot Cargo is also planning for the early introduction of six IL-96-400 freighters, with the first aircraft expected to be delivered in 2008 already, with two more to follow shortly after, and with the remaining three to follow suit in 2010.