Antonov completes first flight of An-132D

Antonov completed (31-Mar-2017) the first test flight of the AN-132D light multipurpose aircraft. The flight was conducted by Antonov Airlines. The AN-132 programme is being developed by Antonov, in cooperation with partners from Saudi Arabia, primarily the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology and Тaqnia Aeronautics. The aircraft will have capacity for up to 50 passengers or 9.2 tonnes of cargo, and will be developed in civil, emergency and military roles. The aircraft will undergo testing in Ukraine, before moving to Saudi Arabia to continue the programme. [more - original PR]