Exhibition news
	On Sept. 18-21, Aviasvit-XXI - the forth international aerospace show - took place at Kiev State Aviation Plant "Aviant" facilities. 184 companies from 16 states participated in the event.    Ceremonial opening of the show was visited by Nikolay Azarov, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine, and Valeriy Kazakov, Deputy Minister of Industrial Policy.    Kharkov State Aircraft Manufacturing Company displayed two aircraft at the show - An-140-100 (UR-14008), delivered to Illich-Avia airline a month before, and convertible cargo/passenger An-74TK200 (UR-74038). The aircraft, manufactured by KSAMC, were exhibited at static display and took part in demo flights on the first day of the show at Gostomel airdrome in Kiev suburbs.
	One of the world's most important airshows - Farnborough International 2004, which ended on July 25, confirmed growing interest of world aviation community in Kharkov aircraft manufacturers' products. KSAMC, one of the few civil aircraft producers in the CIS countries that show stable growth of production volume and active work at aviation market, presented the newest model of Antonov An-140-100 turboprop and convertible Antonov An-74TK-200 turbofan at the show. Both airplanes were taking part in flying program during the first three days and were demonstrated on static display throughout the exhibition. Real aircraft presence as well as traditional ways of presentation at the stand gives specialists much more opportunities to evaluate new aircraft's performance and economic characteristics. Therefore KSAMC's form of participation at Farnborough International 2004 reflects basic principles of the company's marketing strategy - maximum accessibility, real offers and constant movement forward.    During Farnborough International 2004 KSAMC representatives as part of Ukrainian delegation were received by Igor Mityukov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine in Great Britain, who appreciated Ukrainian aviation industry's work and wished aircraft manufacturers consolidated efforts to win strong positions at the world's aviation market.
	On December 7, 2003, grand opening of the 8th International Aerospace Exhibition took place at the Airport Expo Dubai. Later that day General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and UAE Defence Minister, who inaugurated the Show, visited the stand of Kharkov State Aircraft Manufacturing Company. Pavel Naumenko, General Director of KSAMC, acquainted the eminent guest with the company's current production - An-140, An-74TK-200 and An-74TK-300 aircraft and its advanced development - An-148, which is now at a preproduction stage.
	October 21, 2003 - The official delegation of Kharkov State Aircraft Manufacturing Company returned from Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. Ukrainian aircraft manufacturers participated in the second forum for investment opportunities in air transport in the Sudan. General director of KSAMC Pavel Naumenko presented a report on the prospects of operating Kharkov-made airplanes in African countries and Sudan in particular. He gave an overview and analysis of the world market of regional turboprop aircraft and stated that Kharkov aircraft manufacturing company is ready to deliver new Ukrainian airliners to Africa at the "western level of quality and eastern prices". Kharkov delegation arrived on the An-140 of Aeromost-Kharkov, so the participants of the forum had a chance to observe An-140 in the international airport of Khartoum.     Currently the management of civil aviation of Sudan considers placing a consolidated offer of Sudan air companies for An-140-100s. The total number of airplanes that Sudan plans to purchase varies between 10 and 20 airliners.