[NYTr] Cubaa's Airlines Modernization Continues with New Russian Planes

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Prensa Latina, Havana
http://www.plenglish.com

Cuba with new Planes of Russian Origin

Havana, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuba has been provided with two new
planes TU 204-100 E from the Ilyushin Finance Co's Russian company,
that joins the modernization process of its fleet for several uses.

The Cuban First Vice President of Civil Aeronautics Jose Prieto said
that the planes will be used in solidarity missions the island develops
in Latin America, among them the Vision Now mission, which provides 
ophthalmologic services.

According to the National Information Agency (AIN) the new planes were
bought by contract signed between IACC and Alexander Rubtson, general
director of Ilyushin Finance Co.

The agreement includes a third plane of that type devoted to freight
that joins two IL 96-300 previously acquired, aimed at modernizing the
country's fleet where dozens of lines operate, including charters or
regulars.

The new planes are equipped with 200 passengers' seats to cover middle
and long distances and most of their operations are automated.

hr abo crc PL-12