Russia considers restoring up to 700 Antonov An-2 biplanes as Baikal delays persist
Plan would refurbish hundreds of Soviet-era aircraft to support regional aviation while a replacement remains under development
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Russia announces termination of LMS-901 utility aircraft project, but later denies it
The Baikal aircraft was designed to replace the Soviet-era Antonov An-2 single-engine aircraft and was planned to be produced from 2026
Video: Old Antonov An-2 plane crashes into trees after taking off from field in Sweden
Soviet times biplane piloted by Kjell Brattfors who tried to use a field beside a road in the town of Vårgårda. The five occupants suffered only minor injuries
Russian turboprop LMS-901 Baikal's maiden flight to take place in 2022
Single-engine aircraft is considered a replacement for the legendary An-2 and had the first prototype presented at MAKS 2021
Could Boeing save Antonov from a possible closure?
Rumors in Ukraine suggest that US planemaker may close partnership agreement with manufacturer of massive An-124 and An-225