Russia’s Volga-Dnepr Group has signed an MoU to order 20 additional B747-8 freighters, in a deal that Boeing values at US$7.4 billion at list prices, for its AirBridgeCargo Airlines unit. The agreement also adds the Antonov An-124-100 Ruslan freighter on a long-term basis to the logistics support chain for Boeing and its partners. … [Read more...] about ABC orders 20 B747-8 freighters
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C-F, Ruslan deliver China’s gift to Armenia
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering and Ruslan International have completed an assignment to Armenia to deliver broadcasting equipment from Tianjin in China to Armenia’s capital city, Yerevan. The equipment was a gift from the people of China to the people of Armenia to ensure TV coverage of the country’s centenary commemorations, which remembers the estimated one and a half million civilians who lost their lives during the last days of the Ottoman empire. Chapman Freeborn’s … [Read more...] about C-F, Ruslan deliver China’s gift to Armenia
C-F, Ruslan deliver China’s gift to Armenia
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering and Ruslan International have completed an assignment to Armenia to deliver broadcasting equipment from Tianjin in China to Armenia’s capital city, Yerevan. The equipment was a gift from the people of China to the people of Armenia to ensure TV coverage of the country’s centenary commemorations, which remembers the estimated one and a half million civilians who lost their lives during the last days of the Ottoman empire. Chapman Freeborn’s … [Read more...] about C-F, Ruslan deliver China’s gift to Armenia
Volga-Dnepr celebrates birthday of An-124 designer
Volga-Dnepr Group celebrated the 80th birthday of Victor Tolmachev, the legendary Chief Designer of the An-124 ‘Ruslan’ and An-225 ‘Mriya’ transport aircraft on 11 August, to mark his outstanding contribution to the world of aviation. Tolmachev, who continues to serve the industry as technical director of Volga-Dnepr and as an advisor to the group’s president, Alexey Isaikin, is a Doctor of Engineering Science, a Member of the Russian Academy of Natural … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr celebrates birthday of An-124 designer
Ruslan cargo doubles Phil’s aid handling capacity
Ruslan International – the company which manages and markets the combined Antonov An-124 fleets of its shareholders Antonov Airlines and Volga Dnepr Airlines – has carried a vital shipment of airport cargo handling equipment from Amsterdam to Cebu, Philippines. The equipment is assisting in the ongoing processing of international relief cargo, following the devastating Typhoon Haiyan. Largest item of the 85 tonne load was a dual-platform maindeck loader, capable of … [Read more...] about Ruslan cargo doubles Phil’s aid handling capacity
Ruslan cargo doubles Phil's aid handling capacity
Ruslan International – the company which manages and markets the combined Antonov An-124 fleets of its shareholders Antonov Airlines and Volga Dnepr Airlines – has carried a vital shipment of airport cargo handling equipment from Amsterdam to Cebu, Philippines. The equipment is assisting in the ongoing processing of international relief cargo, following the devastating Typhoon Haiyan. Largest item of the 85 tonne load was a dual-platform maindeck loader, capable of … [Read more...] about Ruslan cargo doubles Phil's aid handling capacity