Aviation

Aeroflot to sign firm order with Rostec for 50 of the latest Russian-built MC-21 aircraft

Russia to invest $14.5B to boost home-grown jet production.

Moscow, 1 February 2018 – Aeroflot will become the largest customer for the latest Russian-
built medium-range aircraft, the MC-21. The landmark contract for 50 of the state-of- the-art
passenger aircraft will be signed today between Aeroflot and Rostec.
Under the firm order, Rostec leasing subsidiary Aviacapital-Service will supply Aeroflot with 50
MC-21- 300 aircraft on operating leases. Aeroflot will thus become the largest Russian leasor of
the latest Russian-built aircraft. The leasing payments and reserves for maintenance will total
more than USD 5 billion.
The aircraft will be configured for Aeroflot to carry 169 passengers, with 16 business-class and
153 economy-class seats. In the first phase of the contract the aircraft will be delivered with
engines produced outside Russia. From the 26th aircraft Aeroflot has the option to receive
aircraft with new Russian-built PD-14 engines, which are currently undergoing certification
testing.
the aircraft will be configured for Aeroflot to carry 169 passengers, with 16 business-class and
153 economy-class seats. Each aircraft will be leased for a term of 12 years,
with the option of two-year extensions on the lease no more than three times. Aeroflot plans to
operate the aircraft on both domestic and international routes.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”