News / Volga-Dnepr AN-124s could be back in the air before the end of the year

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Volga-Dnepr Group could see its AN-124s back in the air earlier than expected, following “very good dialogue” with Ukrainian engine manufacturer Motor Sich.

The airline expects directives on the engine to be published shortly, allowing work to start soon, according to group chief commercial officer Konstantin Vekshin.

“There is a set of actions that have to be performed, and we are hoping work can start in Leipzig on 10 or 12 December,” he said. “We expect it will take one week per aircraft.”

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