In Tatarstan, work has begun on creating a specialized airline for agricultural chemical operations. The project, previously developed by the firm MVEN, is now overseen by the management of the TAIF holding through its subsidiary JSC Tras. The new structure is being formed from scratch and plans to obtain an operator certificate in the first half of 2026.
The fleet is intended to be based on three types of aircraft. The classic An-2 biplane will retain its role in treating hard-to-reach areas thanks to its short takeoff and landing distance and maneuverability. Its modernized version, the TVS-2MS, which received the unofficial name "Americanized An-2" due to the installation of a U.S.-made turboprop engine and composite structural elements, will provide improved fuel efficiency and reduced operating costs. The third element of the fleet may become the light multipurpose MV-500 aircraft, whose development has recently become the subject of a conflict between Kazan aircraft manufacturers and the Rostec corporation because of disagreements over production localization and certification.
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tatarstan assessed the initiative positively, emphasizing the advantages of aviation methods in treating vast cultivated areas and plots with difficult terrain, where the use of ground equipment is hampered.
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