Somon Air plans to purchase Czech L-410 aircraft

The meeting of the management staff of Somon Air with the delegation of Omnipol of the Czech Republic took place on January 21 in Dushanbe.

Representatives of the Omnipol company, which owns the Aircraft Industries aircraft factory, which produces L-410 aircraft, held a presentation of NG and UVP-E20 modifications for the airline. It was noted that the aircraft is designed for commercial airlines and in addition to the passenger version, it can also serve as a cargo aircraft.

At the end of the presentation, issues of cooperation between the two companies were discussed. The management of the Somon Air Airline has expressed its interest and noted the need to conduct an analysis for the purchase of several units of this type of aircraft. The parties also came to the conclusion that they will continue negotiations after the provision of a commercial offer from the manufacturer.

The airline "Somon air" today operates flights from Tajikistan to Germany, UAE, Turkey, China, India, Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Currently, Boeing 737-800 and -900 aircraft are operated in the airline's fleet.

Photo: Roman Gusarov                    Source: Asia-Plus