Originally Posted by
atakacs
Volga-Dnepr can not operate in the European airspace anymore and I don't expect the Russian airforce to do much cargo moving in the UK.
AirBridge Cargo is part of Volga-Dnepr - does that mean they are not allowed in European airspace as well, and if yes, how come?
My exposure to AirBridge was pretty favorable (they bought several 747-8F).
Slight thread drift - I recall a plan to build some new AN-124s using western engines - specifically CF6-80C2 engines. Did that all fall apart?
I used to see the occasional AN-124 flying in and out of Boeing Field, usually to deliver Trent 800 engines for new build 777s when Rolls got a bit behind. The takeoff performance when they departed definitely left a bit to be desired, so I figured a re-engine would result in a much better aircraft.