Last week during MAKS 2021, International Aviation and Space Salon held in Zhukovsky (Russia), Volga-Dnepr Group delegation headed by Chairman of the Board, Alexey Isaykin, visited MC-21-300 – the new generation Russian passenger plane which is going to be manufactured in several modifications from 150 up to 211 seats.
During the visit, the companies discussed the possibility of the production of a freighter version. Amid the capacity constraints, emerging demand for freighters and increase of cargo volumes worldwide Irkut Corporation states that it is in favourable position to commence the freighter program. Volga-Dnepr Group hinted that it might become the possible launch customer of the MC-21-200 freighter version.