Transport

Russia Buys 22 Airbus Jets to Acquire Larger Stake in EADS

Russian biggest carrier Aeroflot will acquire 22 Airbus A350 jets, said Aeroflot general director Valery Okulov. The deal (about $4 billion) is the largest purchase in Russian aviation history, according to news agencies.

Popularity: 15% [?]

March 17, 2007

India to Buy More Russian Jet Fighters

The Indian council for defense purchases approved acquisition of an additional set of Russian fighters Su-30MKI for the country’s Air Force, Defense Minister Arakkaparambil Kurian Antony is quoted by ITAR-TASS news agency as saying.

Popularity: 10% [?]

December 17, 2006

Bosphorus Strait Closed After Russian Ship Crash

The Bosphorus Bridge

The Bosphorus Strait was closed to vessel traffic as a Russian-flagged cargo ship crashed against a construction pontoon in the Turkish city of Istanbul late on Tuesday, Xinhua news agency reports.

Popularity: 42% [?]

November 29, 2006

Great Wall Off-road Vehicles to Be Produced in Russia

On Thursday, Russia and China’s largest private automaker, Great Wall, signed a letter of intent on establishing motor vehicle production in Russia.

Popularity: 3% [?]

November 9, 2006