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Maria Ryabova (general director of Main Capital consulting group)

Maria Ryabova (general director of Main Capital consulting group)

In the West, specialised recruiting agencies have long since been entrusted with finding business aviation personnel. It's a normal, civilised practice which is now starting to find its way into Russia too.…

François Taverne (Hermès Interior and Design Chairman) and Gabriele Pezzini (Hermès designer)

François Taverne (Hermès Interior and Design Chairman) and Gabriele Pezzini (Hermès designer)

More and more world-known fashion houses cooperate with aircraft manufacturers on joint design projects. For example, Versace made a project with Agusta and now we see Hermès working with Eurocopter.

Ivan Sisnyov, Victor Chmal (organisers of the Russian FAI World Grand Prix 2007)

Ivan Sisnyov, Victor Chmal (organisers of the Russian FAI World Grand Prix 2007)

Aerobatics championships on sporting aeroplanes are always a fascinating sight. But what if the pilot is making "dancing steps" to the accompaniment of, say, Vivaldi? Not often do we witness such a…

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Luxury » All releases » The Russian business jet (13.05.2008)

The Russian business jet

The management of Ilyushin Finance Co announced the launch of the production of the new Antonov Business Jet (ABJ), based on the regional airliner An-148. The new modification of An-148 is a business airliner – business aircraft built on the base of serial-production airliners, with a spacious and comfortable cabin.

ABJ will come in 2 options: Elite (19 passengers) and Corporate Shuttle (38 passengers).


The arcraft is designed to cover ranges up to 7,060 with 8 passengers onboard; its cruising speed is 820-850 kmph and the maximum ceiling is 12,200 m. The cabin is 18.2 long, 2 m high and 3.15 m wide. ABJ will be constructed at the manufacturing facility in Voronezh.

 

The details of the cost and delivery terms are yet undisclosed.

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