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MC-21: will sanctions force to not use composite materials?

It could be a serious problem for the Russian plane

The composite materials for the construction of the Russian Irkut MC-21 aircraft will continue to be used, although there is a risk that in the future a possible sale abroad of the new generation aircraft may be blocked or hindered by the United States. Already in recent months -reported the newspaper "Kommersant"- the sanctions imposed by Washington to Russia have forced the supply companies (US and...

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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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According to what said -at "Rossiya-24"- the President of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Yuri Slyusar, the Irkut MC-21 passenger plane should be certified to fly by the European Aviation Safety Agency... more

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