Ilyushin Finance orders 10 Let L-410s

Russian leasing group Ilyushin Finance Corp. (IFC) has signed an agreement for 15 aircraft from the Antonov An-148/158 family of regional airliners, valued at around $420 million based on list prices. IFC will in turn resell the aircraft to its new partner in Panama. South American Aircraft Leasing will place the twinjets with local carriers, with an initial three An-158s due to be delivered from December 2012. Five more An-158s and seven An-148s are due to be delivered between 2013 and 2014.

South American Aircraft Leasing intends to provide customer support and arrange repair and maintenance for the aircraft. The partnership with IFC is intended to create easier access to the Antonov.

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