Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev addresses gathering of employees, supplier reps, executives and government officials
Irkut revealed the first MC-21 during a rollout ceremony in Irkutsk last June. At the time, officials estimated it might fly this February but official estimates now place the milestone some time during this first half of the year. [Photo: Irkut]
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