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AeroKal receives tentative contract for 5 KA9200s
Represents first significant foreign contract for Kalistani Aircraft Industry
Sulari, Suldanor
November 18, 5056


5 new KA9200 models to be sold to Luthori Empire within the next year

AeroKal, the workhorse of the Kalistani Commercial air industry, which flies between Kalistan and Dovani, Seleya, and Keris from Trigunia to Yindala, from Lourenne to Valruzia, has been steadily operating at a low key for more than 700 years. Since opening its Sulari operations, AeroKal has kept the Republic supplied with new aircraft to replace retired aircraft, and ensured a steady supply of private consumer aircraft to private buyers both domestic and foreign. AeroKal has also served the KALMILINCO in ensuring that the Kalistani Regular Forces have operational air craft to control the skies above the Republic.

Now for the first time, AeroKal has received preliminary terms of a contract from the Holy Luthorian Empire to purchase 5 KA9200 passenger jets. This is not only the first contract AeroKal has received from Luthori, a country which is notoriously reclusive, but from any major country anywhere. The firm quickly approved the terms of the deal, and offered discounts for the number of planes ordered. AeroKal Spokesmen noted an additional discount should the transaction be concluded in Kalistani Rubles. "We felt number one that we would save at least three percent on the cambio fees if we get Rubles," said AeroKal's Spoksewoman Diane Smith, "but it also encourages the foreign purchase of Kalistani currency, which has long been a goal of the Republican Government." Total for the purchases will be between 522.5 Million and 540 Million Rubles.

The Government of the Republic noted that trade credits would also be welcome in lieu of direct payments. Once the terms of the Contract make it through the Luthori Parliament, the Republic will deliver the 5 planes within 60 days. Ongoing maintenance and aftermarket parts and service will be negotiated at a later date.