Organizers of the 12th MAKS-2015 international airshow told journalists about preparation for the event. Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Andrei Boginsky, Deputy CEO of Rostec State Corporation Dmitry Shugaev, and Deputy CEO of Aviasalon Company Vladimir Sovetkin took part in a press conference held in Moscow.
Anrey Boginsky stated that a number of new products would be presented at the MAKS airshow. First of all, this refers to products made by Russian companies: Ми-38-2 helicopter powered by Russian-produced engines, which is going to take part in demonstration flights, Ka-52K helicopter, which was not presented at previous MAKS airshows, as well as the VIP version of Ansat helicopter. The prototype of PD-14 engine for the next-generation MS-21 airliner will be demonstrated to the visitors for the first time ever. Onboard electronics and accessories will also be showcased.
The Deputy Minister added that a number of agreements would be signed; the documents will be related to both civil and military aircraft segments. “I am confident that contracts related to both civil and military aircraft will be signed. However, it is too early to discuss the details, so let’s wait for the airshow,” he said.
Dmitry Shugaev added that 14 Rostec companies would present their products at MAKS-2015. The static display will have an area of 4294 square meters both in pavilions and at the outdoor areas. Rostec State Corporation will demonstrate new products of United Engine Corporation (UEC), Radioelectronic Technologies Concern (KRET) and Technodinamika,” he said adding that Rostec companies will also participate in a business program of MAKS airshow. In addition, negotiations with more than 20 foreign delegations will be held at the airshow.
In his own turn, Vladimir Sovetkin said that the site is nearly 100% ready for the airshow. He added that the installation of static display starts on August 14th.
He also noted that a great job has been done in terms of transport support of the airshow. As always, free buses will go from Otdikh railway station and parking in Bikovo (available at the weekend) to the airfield, where the show will be held. Moreover, taking into account previous experience, new routes assuring the fastest transportation of visitors have been developed.
The 12th MAKS-2015 international airshow will be held during a period from August 25th to August 30th 2015 in Zhukovsky (Moscow Region) in the territory of Rossiya transport and exhibition center. The organizer of the show is Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade. Aviasalon Company is responsible for preparing and running MAKS-2015 airshow.
