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Russia grounds its fleet of Ilyushin Il-76s

Moscow, Russia - After Sunday's accident that killed 11 people

The Russian government, in wait of the results of the inquiry on Sunday's accident that killed 11 people (see AVIONEWS), has decided to ground all its fleet of Ilyushin Il-76s. Once learned this news, also the Indian government said it was particularly concerned about the conditions of these aircraft, in service since the early 70s. "We’ve received no official word from Russia till now -an Indian A...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1110834
Rome, Italy, 11/03/2009 15:10
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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