The head of the state corporation, Sergey Chemezov, noted during a speech to the Russian Federation Council that «we plan to start production of the SSJ, Sukhoi Superjet, with domestic PD-8 engines in 2024». Also, the executive added that «twenty units per year should roll off our production line» of the model, equipped with Russian technology.
The company is technically capable, Chemezov told Tass, of producing up to forty SSJs a year, provided there is market demand. United Aircraft Corporation – part of Rostec – plans for the first flight of the SSJ 100 with the Russian Aviadvigatel PD-8 engine to take place in early 2023.
Speaking about the future MC-21, Chemezov noted that the first units equipped with the Aviadvigatel PD-14 engine should be delivered to airlines in 2024. «Airlines will receive the first six MC-21s with the PD-14 engine in 2024.» The PD-14 will also be used as the basis for new powerplants.
Demand for the MC-21 and Sukhoi SSJ 100 has increased sharply due to the current context, mainly as a result of U.S. and EU sanctions that include, among others, the total disruption of aircraft and component supplies to Russia.
About Rostec Corporation
«In accordance with the latest strategy, Rostec’s mission is to improve people’s lives by creating high-tech, «smart» products. In its business operations, Rostec brings together the best traditions of Russian engineering thought, the latest technological developments, and in-depth expertise. The Corporation successfully links science and manufacturing, develops advanced, forward-looking technologies, implements state-of-the-art know-how, and promotes productive cooperation between Russian enterprises. Rostec staff’s wealth of experience and depth of expertise is instrumental in creating unique products and opening up new export opportunities. This is precisely why the State Corporation’s overarching goal is to establish Russia’s leading positions. Both in the fields of high tech and engineering on the global scene.»
