AZAL to purchase MC-21 aircrafts
By Nigar Abbasova
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) and Russian leasing company "Ilyushin Finance" has signed a memorandum of intent for purchase of 10 aircrafts MS-21.
The document was undersigned by the general director of "Ilyushin Finance Co.", Alexander Rubtsov, and AZAL president Jahangir Askarov, Azertac reported.
The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin, and First Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Yagub Eyyubov, TASS reported.
MC-21 is a family of new generation medium range 200-seat single-aisle jets with wide-body aircraft comfort. The aircraft combine the latest trends in global aviation with Russia's experience in aerospace industry.
The first delivery is planned for the fourth quarter of 2018 within the framework of the Irkut Corporation's contract with the Aeroflot (Russian Airlines) PJSC. MS-21 which is also referred to as main plane of the 21st century is assembled and developed by the "Irkut" corporation.
Ilyushin Finance Company provides aircraft sale and lease services combining financial solutions with aircraft marketing and complete asset management, including aircraft customization and after sale support.
Azerbaijan Airlines is a major air carrier and one of the leaders of the aviation community of CIS countries. AZAL with the newest airplane fleets, consisting of 25 airplanes, does not have a single old plane.
Azerbaijan Airlines is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
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