Sudan Airways (SD, Khartoum) might receive An-148-100 and An-158 aircraft as early as later this year allowing it to renew its fleet despite the US trade embargo on Sudan. The country's transport minister Ahmed Babiker Nahar has signed a preliminary agreement with Antonov Design Bureau (ADB, Gostomel) and hopes to receive loans from Antonov to be able to finance a firm order for the aircraft. Sudan Airways currently operates two A300-600s and four Fokker 50s although half of its fleet is currently grounded for maintenance as the carrier struggles to receive spare parts for its aircraft. Sudan Airways also wet-leases an A320-200 from Comoro Islands Airline (Moroni International).