Putin said that Russia needs to create its own regional jet – RIA Novosti

18:52 12.05.2016

(updated: 21:15 12.05.2016 )

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SOCHI, May 12 – RIA Novosti in Russia, you need to create its own regional jet due to the difficult delivery of passengers in the Far East and Eastern Siberia, Russian President Vladimir Putin

“I have gathered to talk about the prospects of Russia’s own regional jet somewhere with a capacity of 50-60 passengers. We know how difficult it is composed passenger service in the Far East, Eastern Siberia, within regions. people often have to fly to the nearby neighboring regions through Moscow or through Petersburg. This is absolutely unacceptable, “-.. Putin said at a meeting on aviation

He added that the overall economy accessibility improves the mobility of the economy and creates preconditions for its development” In this sense, its own regional aircraft, especially landing possibilities and take off from unpaved strips is important “for us, – said the head of state

As the president, it was a lot, the park was big at the time of these aircraft, and they are widely used, but they are outdated

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“We need a new plane. You can certainly buy this technique on imports, as we have done until now, but for a country like ours, of course, need their own vehicle for such a large area, as we have, “- said Putin

<. p> at the same time, he added that if to create such a machine, it should be promising not only for the Russian market, but also to be competitive on world markets.