Nikolay Melnikov, CEO of the Corporation «VSMPO-AVISMA» (the largest titanium producer in Russia), announced that the company is increasing the volume of orders fulfilled within Russia.
«The markets have remained with us, a little in friendly countries and Russia has given us orders today. Just yesterday an updated production plan was given with an increase in volume», Melnikov said. He also added: «Not only aircraft, but also engines for them, and a large number. Now, design engineers are assembling experimental samples, certifying. Of course, they will still need some improvements, but judging by the program they declared, it's a lot.
Previously, «VSMPO-AVISMA» cooperated with Boeing and Airbus, but as of last year this interaction has discontinued.