MoD of RF tests the third AN−140−100

Tests of the AN−140−100 regional passenger aircraft in the process of its delivering to the customer – Ministry of Defense of RF began. This aircraft will become the third such airplane in the MoD of RF fleet. These airplanes are manufactured at “Aviakor – aviation plant» JSC.

The first predelivery flight endured 2 hours. The aircraft was piloted by: A.Kruts, test pilot of ANTONOV Company, and colonel A.Garasevich, representative of the customer, test pilot. “The aircraft was stable and controllable in all operation conditions, in all speed range – from minimal to maximal”, −− said A.Kruts. 5 predelivery and 4 delivery flights should be performed while handing over the AN−140−100 to the customer.

Nowadays, aiming to provide further development of the AN−140 program, partners are upgrading the cooperation form. In particular, it includes retool and modernization of “Aviakor” production facilities to reach pace of the aircraft serial production, update production cooperation with subcontractors, optimize the system of vendor items provision and customers’ support.

In accordance with customers’ demands, the AN−140 transport, cargo, ambulance and cartographic modifications of the AN−140 are developed.