OREANDA-NEWS. December 22, 2008. The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS Russia) initiated proceedings against "Znamya" Moscow Machine-Building Plant" OJSC for violating Part 1 Article 10 of the Federal Law "On Protection of Competition" (abusing dominant position), reported the press-centre of FAS Russia.

The case was initiated upon a petition of "356 ARZ" OJSC on possible violation of the antimonopoly legislation by "Znamya" MMZ OJSC.

"356 ARZ" OJSC is mainly involved in repair of helicopter equipment.

"Znamya" MMZ OJSC is a manufacturer of components for civil and military aviation equipment.

"Znamya" MMZ OJSC could have violated the antimonopoly legislation by imposing unfavorable contract conditions and conditions irrelevant to the subject matter of the contract to its counteragents.