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Irkut Makes Breakthrough with Sales Announcement for MC-21

Russian aircraft manufacturer Irkut signed a memorandum of understanding with Ilyushin Finance at Farnborough for the sale of 50

Irkut says the MC-21’s cabin design will raise passenger comfort in economy class, where the seating is six abreast, to “close to business-class level.”

By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor

July 23, 2010

Russian aircraft manufacturer Irkut signed a memorandum of understanding with Ilyushin Finance at Farnborough for the sale of 50 MC-21 airliners, Irkut’s first announced orders, albeit MOUs. MOUs don’t strictly count until they become firm orders backed by substantial deposits, but it’s a start. Before the airshow, Irkut reported only interest from Russian and Western airlines.

Oleg Demchenko, Irkut president, told AIN that his company accepts that the MC-21 will have to go head-to-head with the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737, but insists that it will hold its own by offering improved passenger comfort and operating costs that will be 12 to 15 percent less than these rival single-aisle transports.

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