Saudi Arabia: Doubts over Antonov deal


Issue 1080 - 10 May 2019 | 1 minute read

Plans by Saudi Arabia to develop a military cargo aircraft in partnership with Kiev-based Antonov State Company appear to be in trouble, after reports that the Ukrainian state-owned commercial company has suspended its involvement in the project. The AN-132D light transport plane had its maiden flight in April 2017; a demonstration model was on display at the Paris International Air Show and the Dubai Airshow later that year.

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