FACTBOX: What is known about development of Ladoga aircraft

MOSCOW, May 21. /TASS/. JSC Ural Works of Civil Aviation (UWCA) has denied reports that the project to develop the TVRS-44 Ladoga turboprop aircraft is suspended. Work is currently underway to ensure the first flight, the company said.

TASS has compiled the key information regarding the project.

Work in progress

Information about the suspension of the TVRS-44 Ladoga turboprop aircraft project is incorrect, as no such decisions have been made at the current stage of development, UWCA reported.

Earlier, Sergey Merenkov, chief designer of transport aircraft at UWCA, told reporters that the TVRS-44 Ladoga project had been suspended. According to him, a decision was made to transfer the aircraft and all scientific and technical expertise to the Defense Ministry.