Participation at the Aviation Salon MAKS 2009 in Zhukovsky
19 August, 2009
This was one of the leading Aviation Exhibition in the world aviation calendar MAKS. It had large fleet of aircraft, helicopters and UAV models for display including world leading cargo transporter AN 124 (RUSLAN). Sri Lanka Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga and Defense Attaché Air Commodore Upali Chandratillake were among invitees as special guest at the exhibition and had opportunity to inspect the latest model of the ANTONOV regional Jetliner AN 148-100 series aircraft with its most experienced test pilots.
This is special occasion as this Aircraft meets most of the conditions applicable to Sri Lankan requirements. Picture shows the Ambassador in cockpit having conversation with its test pilot.AN 148-100 represents the new generation aircraft produced in 2007 by the world famous “ANTONOV” Aircraft Manufacturers in Ukraine & in Russia. Illyushin Finance Company has proudly introduced this latest model of regional jetliner to the Government of Sri Lanka for its consideration. Sri Lanka Air Force has been operating AN 32B aircraft fleet since 1996 with its optimum capability and this AN 148-100 model seems to be another suitable aircraft for the Sri Lankan purpose.
Sri Lanka Air Force student pilots & Engineering trainees attached to Russian Federation Academies had lifetime opportunity to witness sophisticated maneuvers of world leading fighter aircraft formation displays.
The Aviation Salon has by right earned a great reputation among both Russian and foreign specialists. It became top-ranked ground for business intercourse and for concluding mutually beneficial contracts. Each time thousands of people gather in Zhukovskiy to see unique aircrafts and rocketry, take a view of unequalled skill of aerobatic teams and feel the great atmosphere of the aviation festival. Each time MAKS becomes more and more prestigious among world experts and specialists and practically all world leaders in aerospace industry take part in the event.
Due to participation of leading international and Russian aviation manufacturers that present their recent developments and engineering achievements, the Aviation salon is ranked high by specialists and can by right be named among world’s most famous aviation. Business communication among scientists, engineers, technologists, managers and other specialists during MAKS 2009 will encourage a more efficient dialog between the government and business structures in the current economic climate. The organizers and sponsors of the event take great efforts to make exhibition conditions for participants more comfortable and also to provide best service for common visitors.
MAKS is held under the auspices of the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, being traditionally opened by the President of the Russian Federation.
