Any non Russians flying Antonov's?
 

In Aisa at the moment and got a few bits of Russian equipment flying out of my base. The crew are all Russian by the looks of it but was just wondering if any non Russian's are crewing these types atm. Not just in Asia but in general? I have been told that they are almost devoid of automation which makes me very interested in flying them.

Cheers

Antonovs.
 

Um, there are quite a few types of Antonovs.:ok:

Well if you ask for Antonov that range starts from Antonov 2 Prop to Antonov 225...

Clear answer is Yes, there are "non-Russians" flying Antonovs.

There are plenty of Antonov, Tupolev and Ilyushin aircraft operated in each of the former Soviet countries and they have local crew flying those (russian speaking but technically not Russian...).

Additionally there are modern versions of Russian metal such as Antonov 148/158 which were sold to Cuba and North Korea for example and I am sure these aircraft are operated by local crews (there was a report recently that the first new Antonov for Cubana was delievered with a mixed Russian and local crew).

China and Indian Air Forces operate Antonov aircraft so there must be rated local guys out there...

Cheers

I know Brits,yanks and Aussies that fly the AN2 in there respective countries!

I met a French guy who flew An12 's all over Africa.

Just to be pedantic the Antonov plant in Kiev, much of the technical expertise, and home for a significant proportion of the crews for them worldwide, is where it has always been, in Ukraine, not Russia.

Yes
 

Some germans, americans and azeri.