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Mar 17, 209 (newstodate): Ukraine may soon see the signing of a significant contract for sale of 50 AN-148 aircraft, manufactured by Kiev Aviation Plant Aviant.
The contracting party is yet undisclosed, but the order would secure the continued development of Aviant that is heavily burdened by debts.
The AN-148 is a regional jet aircraft that received its type certificate on February 26, 2007.
The aircraft has so far landed a total of 205 firm orders, including 111 from Russia and 50 from Iran.
The Ukrainean state has confirmed its intention to relieve Aviant's debt burden and secure the improved capitalisation of the aircraft factory.
The contracting party is yet undisclosed, but the order would secure the continued development of Aviant that is heavily burdened by debts.
The AN-148 is a regional jet aircraft that received its type certificate on February 26, 2007.
The aircraft has so far landed a total of 205 firm orders, including 111 from Russia and 50 from Iran.
The Ukrainean state has confirmed its intention to relieve Aviant's debt burden and secure the improved capitalisation of the aircraft factory.