UAC CEO: No Need to Replace Avionics in Non-Import-Substituted SSJ-100
Quick Look
- The CEO of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), Vadim Badekha, stated that there is no current issue with foreign avionics in non-import-substituted SSJ-100 aircraft, as they are functional and maintainable.
- He also confirmed that engine problems, a previous operational limitation, have been resolved for the coming decades.
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Why It Matters
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) addressed concerns regarding the operational status of its SSJ-100 aircraft, particularly those with non-import-substituted components.
YEKATERINBURG, July 6. /TASS/. The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) does not see the need to replace foreign avionics in non-import-substituted SSJ-100 aircraft, CEO Vadim Badekha told reporters at the Innoprom exhibition.
"Regarding foreign components in the avionics of the non-import-substituted version of the Superjet - there is currently no such problem. It works, it is serviced and repaired. Just as foreign avionics on foreign aircraft flying in Russia now is functioning, maintained and operated — there are no problems there; this issue has long been resolved," he said.
"Perhaps the main factor that has truly limited the operation of previous versions of the Superjet is the issues with the engine. As of today, that issue has also been resolved; there will be no such problems for the next several decades," Badekha added.
Open Questions
- Details on the specific engine resolution
- Future import substitution plans for SSJ-100
