US grants Antonov air charter exemptions
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- Wednesday, 28 September 2016
The US Department of Transportation has granted Ukraina’s Antonov Airlines air charter exemptions for flights to and from the USA. These exemptions follow the US-Ukraine Open Skies agreement that became effective earlier this year.
The US DoT has also tentatively granted Antonov a foreign air carrier permit - normal US Customs notifications and approvals are required for Antonov flights.
Antonov specialises in air transport of oversized and super-heavy cargo world wide.
The company’s main fleet consists of 7 AN-124-100 Ruslan, 1 AN-225 Mriya and 1 AN-22 Antei aircraft.
A spokesperson for the Antonov Company said: "Open Skies agreements promote increased travel and trade, enhance productivity, and spur high-quality job opportunities and economic growth. They serve to eliminate government interference in commercial airline decisions about routes, capacity, and pricing and allow carriers to provide more affordable, convenient, and efficient air service for consumers.”
