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  1. 01-18-2009, 11:24 AM #1
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    Venezuela to Order Russian Aircraft

    from FlightGlobal:
    Venezuela set to order Russian aircraft
    By Jackson Flores Jr
    The Venezuelan government is expected this month to order two Ilyushin Il-96-300 airliners to be used for commercial airline and government VIP transport.

    The widebodies - each valued at around $98 million according to local government sources - are scheduled for delivery in the first and fourth quarter of next year. Sources in Venezuela indicate that one of the airframes will be fitted out as a presidential transport aircraft in a configuration similar to that used by the Russian government.

    The second aircraft is expected to join state-owned airline Conviasa's fleet to fly on its long-haul routes.

    Sources also disclose that the government has placed an additional order with Russia's Kazan Helicopters for two VIP-configured Mi-17V helicopters, which will be used exclusively by President Hugo Chavez.
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  2. 01-18-2009, 01:29 PM #2
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    Re: Venezuela to Order Russian Aircraft

    Something to look forward to for UN Week 2010.
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    Re: Venezuela to Order Russian Aircraft

    How does the Il-96-300 compare with Airbus and Boeing versions ?
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  4. 01-18-2009, 07:44 PM #4
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    Re: Venezuela to Order Russian Aircraft

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    How does the Il-96-300 compare with Airbus and Boeing versions ?
    Awful. This was clearly a political move.
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  5. 01-19-2009, 06:47 AM #5
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    Re: Venezuela to Order Russian Aircraft

    The Il-96 was designed during the 1980ies, so it´s comparable to a MD-11 in efficency.
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