Antonov Aviation and Тaqnia Aeronautics from Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Dec. 17 for the supply of 30 An-178s to the Royal Saudi Air Force.
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Photo: Antonov
This makes the Royal Saudi Air Force the first military operator of this transport aircraft.