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Irkutsk Aviation Plant Scales Workforce for MS-21 Production
Irkutsk Aviation Plant is hiring 500 new employees by early 2027 to accelerate the production of MS-21 aircraft to one unit every 40 days.
September 28, 2026, 07:38 AM·IXBT.com

Irkutsk Aviation Plant is hiring 500 new employees by early 2027 to accelerate the production of MS-21 aircraft to one unit every 40 days.

Irkutsk Aviation Plant plans to reach a steady production rate of 36 MS-21 aircraft per year by 2029, prioritizing operational stability over further capacity expansion.

Irkutsk Aviation Plant will begin in-house painting of serial MC-21 aircraft in 2027, shifting operations from external contractors to its own production facilities.
