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Russia confirms its intentions to purchase Antonov An-70 aircraft

Moscow, Russia - "They promised to finish the remaining work in the near future”

Talking to the journalists during a press conference organised in the range of the celebrations for the 100th birthday of the Russian Air Force, Commander Maj. Gen Viktor Bogdanov confirmed Moscow's intention to purchase the An-70 aircraft, as soon as the Ukrainian manufacturer will manage to fix the plane flaws. "They promised to finish the remaining work on the plane in the near future -affirmed...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1142740
Rome, Italy, 06/27/2012 17:28
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