KYIV, Oct 29 – The Ministry of Defense is about to approve a contract with the Antonov State Enterprise (Kyiv) for the purchase of An-178 aircraft, and next year it is planned to purchase An-74 aircraft, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Strategic Industries Oleh Urusky said.

"I can report that today the Ministry of Defense is approving the final details of the contract with the Antonov State Enterprise for the purchase of Antonov-178 aircraft.