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NOV 29, 2004 (newstodate): Russia is probably one of the key markets being targetted by Boeing to boost Dreamliner sales.
The 7E7 could replace the Boeing 777 as well as the Boeing 767 aircraft currently being operated.
The problem remains, sources say, the current limit on the total number of foreign aircraft the Russian state allows Aeroflot.
Aeroflot's aircraft fleet now comprises 33 foreign aircraft, including two Boeing B777-200ER, six Boeing B767-300ER, and four Airbus A310-300ER in the longhaul services.
For medium ranges, Aeroflot operates one Airbus A321-200, seven Airbus A320-200, and nine Airbus A319-100.
Aeroflot also operates four Boeing DC-10-40 freighter that are, however, not counted in the total allowed as they are exempt from customs duty.
The ageing DC-10 freighters will be replaced, from 2005, by MD-11F aircraft.
For Aeroflot to acquire Dreamliners, a revision of the current political decisions on import of Western-built aircraft is required, but this might be aided by a western pledge to involve Russian aerospace companies even more extensively as sub-suppliers or partners to the program, sources say.
The 7E7 could replace the Boeing 777 as well as the Boeing 767 aircraft currently being operated.
The problem remains, sources say, the current limit on the total number of foreign aircraft the Russian state allows Aeroflot.
Aeroflot's aircraft fleet now comprises 33 foreign aircraft, including two Boeing B777-200ER, six Boeing B767-300ER, and four Airbus A310-300ER in the longhaul services.
For medium ranges, Aeroflot operates one Airbus A321-200, seven Airbus A320-200, and nine Airbus A319-100.
Aeroflot also operates four Boeing DC-10-40 freighter that are, however, not counted in the total allowed as they are exempt from customs duty.
The ageing DC-10 freighters will be replaced, from 2005, by MD-11F aircraft.
For Aeroflot to acquire Dreamliners, a revision of the current political decisions on import of Western-built aircraft is required, but this might be aided by a western pledge to involve Russian aerospace companies even more extensively as sub-suppliers or partners to the program, sources say.