OREANDA-NEWS. August 15, 2014. VTB Bank has opened a three-year RUB 7 billion credit line for Sukhoi, a leading Russian aircraft manufacturer. The funds will be used to finance the company’s operations and production divisions.

"Providing support for the aircraft manufacturing industry is one of VTB’s priorities," said Valery Lukyanenko, member of VTB Bank Management Board. "We have worked with Sukhoi for many years, and I am confident that the bank will continue to support Russia’s crucial industrial enterprises."

Sukhoi holding company is Russia’s major aircraft holding company and part of United Aircraft Corporation (OAC). Sukhoi has several major aircraft design and production divisions.