Irkutsk Aviation Plant plans to increase production of MC-21 to 36 aircraft per year after 2032
Quick Look
- The Irkutsk Aviation Plant plans to begin production of 36 MS-21 aircraft per year after 2032.
- A contract was signed with Aeroflot for the supply of 90 MS-21 aircraft in 2029–2032, as well as 18 aircraft under the first contract in 2027–2028.
- This was stated by the General Director of the branch of Yakovlev PJSC - Irkutsk Aviation Plant Andrey Soynov.
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Why It Matters
The Irkutsk Aviation Plant is part of the UAC State Corporation Rostec and produces MS-21 civil aircraft. Previously, a contract was signed with Aeroflot for the supply of the first aircraft.
The Irkutsk Aviation Plant plans to begin production of 36 MS-21 aircraft per year after 2032.
A contract has been signed with Aeroflot for the supply of 90 MS-21 aircraft, deliveries are expected in 2029–2032.
Aeroflot will also receive 18 MS-21 aircraft in 2027–2028 under the first contract.
IRKUTSK, September 28 – RIA Novosti. The Irkutsk Aviation Plant will begin production of 36 MS-21 aircraft per year after 2032 and the completion of the delivery of 90 aircraft to Aeroflot, said Andrey Soynov, general director of the branch of Yakovlev PJSC - the Irkutsk Aviation Plant (part of the UAC Rostec State Corporation).
“We have signed a contract with Aeroflot for the supply of the next 90 aircraft, we are now putting them into production... The first year - 14 aircraft, this will be 2029, then 18, 24 and 34 with a further increase to 36 per year,” Soynov told reporters.
In September, the largest contract in the history of Russian civil aviation was signed in Moscow for the supply of 90 MS-21 aircraft to Aeroflot; deliveries are expected in 2029-2032. In addition, Aeroflot will receive 18 MS-21s in 2027-2028 under the first contract.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Irkutsk Aviation Plant will reach production level of 36 MS-21 aircraft per year after 2032
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Open Questions
- What measures are taken to ensure quality and production timelines as volumes increase?
- How will potential problems with the supply of components and certification be resolved as production increases?
