OREANDA-NEWS. On 10 June 2009 was announced, that June saw the launch of the first commercial flight of a regional jet AN 148-100B. Aerosvit-Ukrainian Airlines operates this aircraft on a regular Kyiv Kharkiv Kiev route jointly with Antonov Design Complex.

The start of a regular operation of a new modern jet, compliant with ICAO and Eurocontrol regulations is a significant waypoint in the AN 148 programme. The aircraft can operate in regions with intensive air trafic without any limitations. AN 148 can operate in various climaic and weather conditions.

Initaially the aircraft will operate on Aerosvit's domestic routes. In the nearest future, after all legal and technical issues are agreed, the AN 148 plane will operate on international routes. AN 148 will replace AN 24 and Yak 42 aircraft.

Aerosvit operates Kiev-Kharkiv flight on a daily basis. The plane departs Kiev Boryspil airport at 1330 pm and arrives to Kharkiv at 14 30. Later on the day it departs Kharkiv at 1750 and arrives in Kiev at 1850.