GABALA, Azerbaijan, November
12. Azerbaijan's ASG Helicopter Services LLC
plans to buy 5 new aircraft from the US, Technical Director for
Western Equipment at the LLC, Valad Valadov, told reporters,
Trend’s
correspondent reports.
He said that there are plans to increase the number of Cessna
172 Skyhawk aircraft used for pilot training flights in
Azerbaijan.
According to him, there are currently 5 aircraft of this type
for which the company provides technical maintenance.
"It’s planned to buy another 5 aircraft in the future, bringing
the total number to 10. These aircraft are of American manufacture
and are equipped with German-made engines. A key feature of these
engines is their ability to operate on both diesel and aviation
fuel. The aircraft are primarily intended for pilot training
flights at the Aviation Training Center (ATC)," noted Valadov.
He remarked that ASG Helicopter Services LLC provides both base
and line maintenance for these aircraft. The company’s scope of
operations includes inspections in accordance with the aircraft
maintenance program, engine removal and installation, replacement
of aircraft components, and the dismantling and installation of
wings.
