Russian President Vladimir Putin described a growing collaboration between the Ural Civil Aviation Plant and the Baranovichi aircraft repair facility in Belarus, highlighting their joint effort to advance a new lightweight multi-purpose aircraft. He explained that this project benefits from the complementary strengths of both sides, with the Ural plant contributing advanced manufacturing capabilities and the Baranovichi team providing specialized maintenance and integration support. The collaboration embodies a shared commitment to innovative aviation solutions, combining Russian engineering prowess with Belarusian maintenance expertise to accelerate development timelines and enhance overall aircraft performance. In remarks that were widely reported, Putin emphasized that this partnership not only aims to deliver a practical, versatile aircraft but also serves as a model of sustained industrial cooperation between the two countries, rooted in mutual technical exchange and coordinated research and development activities.
