UAC finalizing first lot of civilian planes, CEO says
Quick Look
- The United Aircraft Company (UAC) is nearing completion of its first batch of civilian aircraft, with Tu-214 deliveries ongoing and the first Il-114-300 expected this year.
- Certification for SJ-100 and MC-21 planes is also in its final stages.
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Why It Matters
The United Aircraft Company (UAC), part of Rostec, is a key player in Russia's aviation industry. The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is a major annual economic event in Russia.
MOSCOW, June 2. /TASS/. The United Aircraft Company (UAC), a Rostec company, is finalizing production of the first lot of civilian airplanes, CEO Vadim Badekha told TASS in an interview on the verge of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
"The first lot is at the final production stage. Deliveries of the Tu-214 are underway thus far, first Il-114-300 [airplanes] will be released this year," he said.
Certification efforts for SJ-100 and MC-21 airplanes at the closing phase, Badekha added.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
First Il-114-300 airplanes will be released this year.
Very likely · Within months
Certification efforts for SJ-100 and MC-21 airplanes will be completed.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What is the exact number of aircraft in the first lot?
- What are the specific timelines for SJ-100 and MC-21 certifications?
- What are the intended markets for these civilian aircraft?
- What are the production capacities for these models?
