The An-148 jetliner was developed by Antonov, an aircraft design bureau established in 1946. Antonov, based in Kyiv, began the An-148 project in the early 1990s, originating from the An-74 passenger modification program. The aircraft’s maiden flight occurred in December 2004, and it was introduced to service in 2009. Manufacturing has been conducted by the Antonov Serial Production Plant and the Voronezh Aircraft Production Association. The An-148 aircraft features advanced digital avionics and a fly-by-wire control system.
A variety of platforms and access solutions are utilized to support maintenance across the aircraft. Reach Deck Platforms and Modular Stepover Platforms provide access across the entire fuselage, including crucial areas of the Nose Section for radome and avionics work, and the Forward Fuselage for door and wheel well access.
Super Trestle Scaffold and Super Service Stands offer sturdy solutions for the Middle Fuselage and Wing Box areas, allowing maintenance of fuel tanks and internal systems. Cantilever Platforms and Bridge Decks are foundational for work on the Wing & Engine Pylon section, providing access to the engine body, fan, and turbine components. Platform Ladder Warthogs and Ultraraise equipment facilitate detailed inspection and repair of the AFT Fuselage and Tail Section, specifically for the APU and stabilizers. These varied platforms ensure thorough and methodical access to all aircraft areas, from landing gear to the rudder.
