Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the Irkutsk Aircraft Plant of Yakovlev PJSC, where he inspected the innovative MS-21-310 medium-haul passenger aircraft. Celebrated for its 100% Russian-made components and systems, the aircraft marks a significant milestone in the nation's aerospace industry. During the visit, Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov informed President Putin that the first fully import-substituted serial MS-21-310 is nearing readiness for its maiden flight. Currently, 18 MS-21-310 aircraft are in various stages of assembly at the plant, all slated for delivery to Aeroflot under the existing contract. Irkutsk Aircraft Plant Director Andrey Soinov emphasized plans to ramp up serial production, aiming to reach an annual output of 36 aircraft.