OREANDA-NEWS. June 23, 2011. An awarding ceremony of “The Best Russian Exporter contest was held on June 23, in Moscow. IRKUT Corporation wins "The Best Exporter of the Industry" for the third year in a row.

Head of structural and dept financing department of State Corporation "VNESHECONOMBANK” - Alexander Ivanov presented the diploma of the winner to Alexey Fedorov - President of JSC IRKUT Corporation.

Accepting the award Alexey Fedorov said: “IRKUT Corporation increases export of Su-30MK fighters. This year we are going to supply Yak-130 combat trainer for our international customers. Successful work in the international market provides the basis for the development of the Corporation. Profit and raised funds due to sustainable financial position allow IRKUT to invest in technological modernization and diversification of production range. Our goals are to prepare for serial production of MC-21 passenger airliner and become a major supplier as well as of military and civil aircraft.”

The annual contest is held to support exports of industrial products. Winners are determined by the method developed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia on the basis of enterprises’ consolidated reports of export.