Irkut’s plant producing Su-30SMs, Yak130s, Yak-152s

On 9 March, Deputy Defence Minister of the Russian Federation Yuri Borisov visited Irkutsk Aviation Plant– subsidiary of Irkut Corporation (UAC member). Yuri Borisov viewed the production progress of Su-30SM multirole fighters and Yak-130 combat trainers, as well as the manufacturing process of the new Yak-152 primary trainer aircraft. “Under the long-term contracts with Irkut Corporation, the Ministry of Defence will receive 17 Su-30SM and 10 Yak-130 aircraft this year”, stated Yury Borisov the Deputy Defence Minister who also attended test flight of the Yak-152 aircraft. “The impressions from the flight are most favourable,” said Yury Borisov. He also mentioned that after the tests are completed, the Defence Ministry will sign a contract on this primary training aircraft for cadet flight schools. “In general we are satisfied with the fulfillment of the state defence order and with the quality of the enterprise’s products,” noted the Deputy Defence Minister, summing up the visit to the plant of Irkut Corporation.