Who makes the MC 21 aircraft?

In a statement on Tuesday, Russian state-owned manufacturer Rostec announced that the Irkut MC-21-300 has received its initial type certification from the Rosaviatsia (Russia’s aviation regulator). The clearance is an essential step for Irkut and allows the MC-21-300 to boost mass production.

Does Russia make commercial airplanes?

Aircraft manufacturing is an important industrial sector in Russia, employing around 355,300 people. A consolidation programme launched in 2005 led to the creation of the United Aircraft Corporation holding company, which includes most of the industry’s key companies.

Where is Irkut?

Moscow
The JSC Irkut Corporation (MCX: IRKT) (Russian: Иркут) is a Russian aircraft manufacturer, headquartered in the Aeroport District, Northern Administrative Okrug, Moscow, and is best known as being the manufacturer of the Sukhoi Su-30 family of interceptor/ground-attack aircraft.

What is mc21 plane?

The Irkut MC-21 (Russian: Иркут МС-21) is a single-aisle airliner, developed by the Yakovlev Design Bureau and produced by its parent Irkut, a branch of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) in Russia. The program was launched in 2007.

What happened to the Irkut aircraft company?

The Russian government merged Irkut with Mikoyan, Ilyushin, Sukhoi, Tupolev, and Yakovlev as a new company named United Aircraft Corporation. On 28 March 1932, the Irkutsk Aviation Plant (IAP) was established under order No. 181 by the Main Directorate of the USSR People’s Commissariat for Heavy Industry.

Is Irkut still in business?

In 20 December the Irkut Corporation signed a contract with Airbus to produce components for the Airbus A320 family aircraft. In 2006, the Russian government merged Irkut with Ilyushin, Mikoyan, Sukhoi, Tupolev and Yakovlev as a new company called United Aircraft Corporation.

What type of plane is the Irkut MC 21?

Irkut MC-21. The Irkut MC-21 (Russian: Иркут МС-21) is a Russian single-aisle twinjet airliner, developed by the Yakovlev Design Bureau and produced by its parent Irkut, a branch of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). The initial design started in 2006 and detailed design was ongoing in 2011.

What is the name of the twin jet in Russia?

Twin-engine Russian jet airliner. The Irkut MC-21 (Russian: Иркут МС-21) is a Russian single-aisle twinjet airliner, developed by the Yakovlev Design Bureau and produced by its parent Irkut, a branch of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC).