Russia says it’s stepping up production and development of domestic airliners in light of sanctions that have virtually grounded its fleet of Western-built aircraft and trapped dozens overseas. Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borosov said the main focus will be on MS-21 and SuperJet 100-seat airliners. "There has been no halt to the work of these enterprises and there will be none. Everyone is continuing work," Borisov said, according to a government statement. "I stress again—we will press on with the implementation of our MS-21 and SSJ-100 flagship projects," he said.
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