Cooperation between Cuba and Russia in the supply of aviation equipment (part 2)
In order to ensure the smooth operation of aircraft An-158 airline «Cubana de Aviacion» simultaneously with the implementation of the work of SE "Antonov" to restore the above-mentioned aircraft will exchange stock of spare parts and components in accordance with the recommendations of the State Enterprise "Antonov", the estimated cost of the exchange fund acquired will be .. US $ 10 million, IFC will develop proposals for the airline «Cubana de Aviacion» to finance the creation of the exchange fund;
Company «Aviaimport SA» and airline «Cubana de Aviacion» ensure the implementation of the Agreement on the fulfillment of its warranty obligations in respect of aircraft An-158 of 20 July 2012 in part to send the defective components in the study and repairs for 10 days from the date of receipt of instructions GP "Antonov".
One of the problems of cooperation are long-term production and repair of components required the Cuban side, the Russian manufacturers. Thus, on 38 components, requested by the Cuban side as part of after-sales service in 2015-2016, delivery time (including repair or production time) ranged from 120 to 270 days.
Just a moment with the financial participation of Russian banks sold 5 contracts for the supply of (repair) spare parts and units for a total amount of $ 17,050.6 thousand...
Between JSC "Russian Helicopters" and the State Enterprise "Technoimport" (Republic of Cuba) March 25, 2015 signed a contract for delivery of two Mi-17-1B. Supply helicopters carried out 26 February 2016, the payment is received in full. Currently JSC "Helicopters of Russia" carries out fulfillment of guarantee obligations under this contract.
In addition, JSC "Helicopters of Russia" the Cuban side handed over a number of commercial proposals and draft contract documents for the supply of equipment and repair and design documentation, as well as the provision of services.
In 2015, the Cuban side of the commercial proposals to update the repair and construction documentation to the carrier system of the Mi-8 MTV-1 in the amount of $ 280.7 th. Were transferred. United States, as well as to update the technological equipment for ATM "Yuri Gagarin" in the amount of 675, US 9 th. dollars.. However, these proposals the Cuban side were not adopted, the actions of offers expired deadlines.
Also in the address SE "Technoimport" June 8, 2016 JSC "Helicopters of Russia" sent an offer to provide services to extend the TBO three Mi-8 MTV-1 in the amount of 92.9 thousand. Euro, its validity until 30 November 2016 . At the time of writing no response is entered.
In addition, the Russian side (JSC "FAC") signed an agreement for the supply of remontnokonstruktorskoy documentation for overhaul of Mi-8Mt and Mi-8 MTV-1 GP "Technoimport" worth $ 53.9 thousand... In the near future it is expected to be signed by the State Enterprise "Technoimport".
One of the priorities outlined in the Cooperation Programme, the project is creating and equipping the aviation training center in the city of Havana.
The project of creating and equipping the aviation training center in Havana to train Cuban pilots initially considered in the context of the supply capacity of prospects of Russian aircraft to Cuba.
In 2012, IFC has transferred the Cuban side of the first commercial proposal to establish a training center for aviation Ay-148, but the project was never realized.
In early 2015 it resumed the discussion of this project: the Cuban side was sent an offer for the supply of simulators for the An-158, Il-96 and Tu-204 aircraft with equipment of the training center.
Currently, due to the lack of clear prospects of new deliveries of Russian aircraft, as well as the difficult financial situation in Cuba talks suspended.
However, under the terms of existing contracts for the supply of aircraft An-158 price of each of the delivered aircraft includes training for flight and engineering personnel of the airline «Cubana de Aviacion» in the following scope: the aircraft commander 3 people, copilot 3 people, engineer (aircraft and motors) 4 engineer (Avionics and electronic equipment) 4, flight attendant 3 people.
Pursuant to paragraph 4 of the order of the Russian Federation from October 30, 2015 № RD-P2-7420 of "Rosoboronexport", PJSC "United Aircraft Corporation" and PJSC "VASO" is considering the issue of delivery of the AN-148-100EA for the needs of the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces the Republic of Cuba.
In JSC "Rosoboronexport" from the Ministry of the revolutionary armed forces of the Republic of Cuba has received an application dated 19 November 2015. 103/15 on the purchase of one AN-148-100EA (VIPsalon), one spare engine, the backup auxiliary power unit (APU), spare parts, as well as to conduct flight training (6 people) and technical (9 persons) personnel.
During the talks with the Cuban side were identified counterparts from the Russian side of "Rosoboronexport", a Cuban state enterprise "Technoimport". A schedule of production and determined the estimated delivery date of the aircraft: the end of 2017 beginning of 2018. Decorated protocol negotiation of contract prices, according to which the total contract price of the products listed in the report, is defined in the amount of 43,087.61 thousand. Euro. However, March 31, 2016 SE "Technoimport" informed the Russian side about the fact that, according to the Cuban side, the budget for this transaction significantly overvalued, in connection with which the Cuban side refused to sign the treaty.
In order to reduce costs and reduce the time aircraft deliveries requested by the Cuban party, in April 2016, IFC has transferred the Cuban side of the quotation for one AN-148100EA release 2010.
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