OREANDA-NEWS. November 07, 2012. In October 2012, the Volga-Dnepr airliner transported diesel generators on the Perm PS-90A-76-powered Il-76TD-90VD aircraft from East Midlands (England) to Bagram (Afghanistan).

Dale Power Solutions electrical generators in special containers were rolled into the aircraft cabin by means of the new, effective technique straight from the airdrome concrete pavement. The total weight of the transported cargo was over 35 tons. The flight was made by the order of the Transact International airliner occupied with arranging the transportation of military and humanitarian cargos. In his letter of appreciation, Company President Thomas Anderson mentioned the operational excellence of the team who performed their work perfectly, and expressed his hope for the long-term collaboration with the Volga-Dnepr. 

The airliner aircraft fleet consists by one third of the modified Il-76TD-90VD aircraft that meet all up-to-date and advanced requirements of ICAO and fly worldwide with no limitation. This vessel is in demand in the world cargo transportation market, its performance allow to accomplish different missions. The uniqueness of the "air truck" is to a large extent determined by the propulsion system of four Aviadvigatel PS-90А-76 engines. 

Aviadvigatel Open Joint Stock Company (OJSC) is the leading Russian Design Bureau in the development of gas turbine engines for aviation and industrial applications. A part of United Engine-Building Corporation, which is a 100%- specialized subsidiary of OBORONPROM United Industrial Corporation and specializes in the engine companies' assets management and control.

OBORONPROM United Industrial Corporation is a diversified machine-manufacturing companies group formed in 2002. A member of Russian Technologies State Corporation. The key business areas are helicopter industry (Russian Helicopters JSC) and propulsion technologies (United Engine Corporation Managing Company).