The fly-by-wire Antonov An-148 made its maiden flight

The fly-by-wire Antonov An-148 made its maiden flight on Dec. 17, 2004. A 75- to 90-seat derivative of the An-72/-74 utility aircraft, the An-148 differs in that its engines are slung below its high wings, while the AN-72's are atop its wings. It is powered by 16,500-pound-thrust ZMKB Progress D...

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