Ukraine Accepts An-70

摘要

Antonov's An-70 military transport aircraft has been adopted by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The manufacturer announced on January 23 that a ceremony had been held the previous day formally accepting the aircraft for service with the Povitryani Syly Zbroynykh Syl Ukrayiny (PS ZSU, Ukrainian Air Force). However, as the sole surviving prototype is the only aircraft currently flying, it will be some time before the type enters PS ZSU service. Antonov noted, however, that formal adoption of the aircraft will allow series production to begin and further development to continue.