Aerospace in Eastern Europe
New Aircraft Designs Under Test in Romania
Brasov, Romania—Testing of several new aircraft designs with a variety of engines is under way here in an effort to provide aircraft that will boost Romanian exports while fulfulling domestic requirements. Furthest advanced is the IAR. 827 agricultural aircraft, which is in production powered by Polish-built Pezetel PZL-3S radial engine while being tested with two different turboprop engines.