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Dec 28, 2011 (newstodate): Russia's Volga-Dnepr Group has now taken delivery of its fourth IL-76TD-90VD freighter, produced by the Chkalov TAPO production plant in Russia.
So far the carrier has placed orders for a total of five IL-76TD-90VD freighters, and the last of this batch will be delivered by May 2012.
Volga-Dnepr received its first IL-76TD-90VD freighter in June 2006.
The IL-76TD-90VD aircraft is the most fuel efficient ramp aircraft for transportation of cargo in the 20-50 tonnes weight range, and the manufacturer forecasts a demand for between fifteen and twenty IL-76TD-90VD freighters by 2015.
The IL-76TD-90VD was first flown in August 2005, and certified by ICAO in January 2006, meeting Chapter 4 noise regulations.
So far the carrier has placed orders for a total of five IL-76TD-90VD freighters, and the last of this batch will be delivered by May 2012.
Volga-Dnepr received its first IL-76TD-90VD freighter in June 2006.
The IL-76TD-90VD aircraft is the most fuel efficient ramp aircraft for transportation of cargo in the 20-50 tonnes weight range, and the manufacturer forecasts a demand for between fifteen and twenty IL-76TD-90VD freighters by 2015.
The IL-76TD-90VD was first flown in August 2005, and certified by ICAO in January 2006, meeting Chapter 4 noise regulations.