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	10 < > News Aeroflot presented the first jet with a special livery depicting Olympic mascots of Sochi-2014 Airbus А320 named «Erofey Khabarov» is decorated with Sochi-2014 logo and pictures of Olympic mascots of the first winter Olympics in the history of Russia – leopard, polar bear and jackrabbit. News Su-35S fighter is undergoing the new stage of testing At present the test pilots are working on refining the jet in order to make sure that every pilot of Russian air forces would be able to operate the fighter. News Transaero has acquired another four Boeing aircraft Boeing 777-300 is equipped with a system providing high broadband Wi-Fi internet access (data transfer rate at least 5 Mb/s). The service would be available as soon as we acquire all the necessary certificates for using this advanced and unique system. News Djakarta will not abandon the acquisition of Su-30 The contract on delivery of six Su-30MK2 fighters to Indonesia (the amount of this contract is assessed at $500 million) was signed in December 2011. News Argentina intends to acquire Ka-226T and Mi-171E helicopters The exact date of signing the firm contract has not been specified. Argentina will acquire the helicopters using funds from Russian export credit. Follow us on:		Editor choice Airlines » Article Redemption by Ruslan IlyushinFinance & Co. (IFC) has bought back the second An-124 “Ruslan” aircraft from Voronezh-based Polet Airlines in accordance with the scheme of redemption leasing. Industry » Report In “Military” style The International Aerospace Exhibition FIDAE-2012 was held on March 27th - April 1st in Santiago, the capital of Chile. It is the ideal platform for promotion of Russian military products in Latin America. Following the results of 2011, 14% of the total volume of Rosoboronexport’s deliveries is accounted for by Latin America. Russian delegation was taking part in the exhibition for the 10th time. Industry » Report “Dvigateli-2012” - engines exhibition More than 130 enterprises from 8 countries of the world will take part in the show. Air transport » Article Troubles with regional flights The Russian market for regional air transportation is in trouble. This fact became so obvious that the government has taken actions, introducing measures to support leasing solutions for regional aircraft. No doubt, these measures have been necessary. Sadly, a comprehensive approach to the issue is not shining through yet. This makes us think that these measures might bring controversial outcome. Airlines » Report Lufthansa’s A380 has landed at Vnukovo airport for the first time The jet has visited Moscow in honor of the 40th anniversary of Lufthansa’s start up in Russia. Defence » Report The anniversary of Alrosa’s Tu-154 takeoff from Izhma The jet took off from Izhma airport on March 24th 2011 and headed off to Ukhta.		News headlines • Aeroflot presented the first jet with a special livery depicting Olympic mascots of Sochi-2014 Airbus А320 named «Erofey Khabarov» is decorated with Sochi-2014 logo and pictures of Olympic mascots of the first winter Olympics in the history of Russia – leopard, polar bear and jackrabbit. / May 16, 2012 • Manned Soyuz TMA-04M cargo spacecraft has been launched The docking of Soyuz TMA-04M with ISS is scheduled for May 17th 8.38 Moscow time. / May 16, 2012 • Su-35S fighter is undergoing the new stage of testing At present the test pilots are working on refining the jet in order to make sure that every pilot of Russian air forces would be able to operate the fighter. / May 16, 2012 • The acquisition of reconnaissance Gorizont Air S-100 UAVs will be started in 2013 The production is ready, testing of the UAV has been completed, but the orders are currently being formed in accordance with the budget for the next year. / May 16, 2012 • The training program for Russian crews of Mistral helicopter carriers will be launched in 2014 At present we are developing the training program for Russian crews of Mistral helicopter carriers in cooperation with France. / May 15, 2012 • The state commission has approved the line-up of Soyuz-TMA-04M spacecraft’s crew The preparation for the flight of the main and backup crews of Soyuz TMA-04M spacecraft was summarized at the meeting. / May 15, 2012 • Pilot astronaut Vladimir Dzhanibekov has turned 70 years Vladimir Alexandrovich Dzhanibekov was the pilot astronaut, twice Hero of the Soviet Union, Major General of aviation. The “defrost” of Salut-7 orbital station was entrusted to him in 1985. / May 15, 2012 • Strizhi aerobatic team has celebrated its 21st anniversary Russian Knights team has taken part in the celebration and participated in joint demonstration flights in Kubinka. / May 14, 2012