Ukroboronprom / wartime.org.ua
State enterprise Plant 410TsA, which is part of state-run Ukroboronprom concern, has signed a new contract with the Egyptian Air Force, according to the company's press service.
"A new stage of our cooperation is launched. Today we sign the first rather important contract with the Egyptian side," said Serhiy Podreza, the director of the civil aviation plant.
According to him, the company is customizing three An-74 aircraft at the request of the country-operator. According to the agreement, Ukrainian specialists will participate in maintenance and repair of the aircraft.
A representative of the Egyptian side stressed that this agreement marked the beginning of a new and fruitful cooperation between the two countries.
The contract was signed on November 19, immediately after the transfer of the final batch of upgraded aircraft to the Indian Air Force, the press service reported.
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