Undaunted by the undeclared war with Russian-backed separatists for the east of the country, Ukrainian airlifter specialist Antonov arrived in Paris for this week’s air show with a new aircraft, plans for new developments and a restructured company to help restore its market position.
Antonov’s AN-178 twin jet airlifter took to the air for the first time May 7 but little over a month later is gracing the static display at Le Bourget as one of the few new military aircraft on display this year.
It’s part of a drive that Ukrainian trade minister Ruslan Demchenko described as “restoring the leadership” of the local industry in the global market when he talked to reporters at the show.
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