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Fidel Castro obtained a loan to buy a plane for private use

Havana, Cuba - He acquired an aircraft of the type used by Putin

Russia’s Roseximbank, together with other country’s banks, issued a USD 96m worth loan to Cuban dictator Fidel Castro to buy two Ilyushin 96-300 jets. One of two aircraft will be destinated for Castro’s private use and will be equipped with a personal office room, a conference-room, satellite TV as well as Internet connection. The plane is equal to the aircraft of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 133321
Rome, Italy, 12/19/2005 17:13
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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