Ukraine Industry Enhancing Independence From Russia | Aviation International News

Ukraine Industry Enhancing Independence From Russia

Political tensions between Russia and Ukraine in recent years have prompted companies such as Antonov to look to the rest of the world.

The An-132 cargo turboprop, an updated version of the An-32, has flown demo flights at Aero India 2019 and could find new life as part of the “Make in India” program. (photo: David McIntosh)

By Reuben F. Johnson

June 12, 2019

Antonov (Chalet 315) has long been the most visible and well-known of the many Ukrainian aerospace and defense firms. The company made history at Le Bourget 30 years ago when it flew the massive six-engine An-225 Mriya cargo heavy lifter with the then-Soviet space shuttle Buran mounted on the upper fuselage.

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