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Russia to upgrade its military air transport fleet

Moscow, Russia - It will purchase new aircraft starting in 2012

Russia will start to purchase new military air transport aircraft starting in 2012, while upgraded versions of the Il-76, An-22 and An-124 will stay in service for 20-30 years more, 61st Air Army commander general Viktor Kachalkin said today during a press conference in Moscow. Most of the 300 airlifters currently used are operating since the 60s and are not matching anymore with safety and environmental...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1105229
Rome, Italy, 05/29/2009 16:59
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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