Russia demonstrates Il-76MD-90A(E) airlifter to 11 foreign customers this year

ZHUHAI /China/, November 12. /TASS/. Rosoboronexport presented Il-76MD-90A(E) airlifter to eleven foreign customers in 2024, while Il-78MK-90A air tanker was demonstrated to five of them, company CEO Alexander Mikheyev said at Airshow China.
“Il-76MD-90A(E) debuted at Dubai Airshow in 2023 followed by the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia in 2024. It triggered a big attention due to its new technical concept with upgraded onboard equipment and expanded functionalities for transportation and special tasks,” he said.
Il-76MD-90A is an upgraded Il-76 (Candid by NATO classification). A new navigational complex, automatic controls and communications increase flight safety and airdrop precision. The latest modification is distinguished by new equipment, including a glass cockpit, modern PS-90A-76 engines, a modified wing and reinforced chassis. Il-76MD-90A is used to develop Il-78M-90A air tanker.