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Beriev Aircraft Company plans to carry out testing of Be-200 aircraft in order to receive the approval of US Interagency Committee on aviation tankers

Russian Aviaton » Tuesday February 7, 2012 17:08 MSK
Be-200ES multipurpose amphibious aircraft in forest fire-fighting operations in Russia | Photo courtesy of the Beriev Aircraft Company

The working meeting with participation of specialists from Beriev Aircraft Company and representatives of TTE/International Emergency Services (USA) has taken place in early February, the company’s press-service reports. AEX.ru

The technical questions have been discussed during the meeting, in particular, testing of fire-fighting version of Be-200 for receiving the approval of US Interagency Committee on aviation tankers. When the approval is received, Be-200 would be able to perform fire-fighting missions in the territory of USA.

The negotiations have become another milestone in the network of promoting Be-200 at the North American market of fire-fighting services.