KOMSOMOLSK-ON-AMUR. Aug 18 (Interfax) - Sukhoi Company will fully meet its obligations in the production of civilian jetliners Sukhoi Superjet 100 in spite of the deteriorated economic relations between Russia and the European Union, United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) President Mikhail Pogosyan said.
"There are certain implications of the sanctions indeed, as loans are more expensive, but this is not a direct influence hindering the delivery of component parts and we seek to accomplish our plans," Pogosyan told reporters in Komsomolsk-on-Amur on Saturday. He was taking part in the celebrations of the plant's 80th anniversary.
Sukhoi Company complies with its work schedule, Pogosyan said. "We intend to build 40 SSJ100 planes this year," he added. "International cooperation is broad in civil aviation. Russia delivers titanium to Boeing and Airbus and plenty of SSJ100 component parts are supplied from abroad, so international cooperation is long-term in civil aviation and our partners are not interested in breaking the bonds."
In the words of Pogosyan, 25 SSJ100 planes were built in 2013, 40 will be built in 2014 and 50 in 2015, Pogosyan continued.
"The planes have demonstrated outstanding performance in Mexico this year, and we have positive references from pilots, technicians and passengers. I think we may sign a number of contracts before the end of this year, which will enlarge the production next year and in 2016," he said.
Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) is a next-generation 100-seat plane designed and built by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft supported by Alenia Aermacchi and Finmeccanica.