The message reads, in part:
“Behind this impressive milestone lies the creative and constructive work of several generations of talented scientists, designers, engineers, test pilots and specialists who have made a truly outstanding contribution to the development of our domestic aviation industry, and the strengthening of our country’s defence capability and national security.
It is gratifying that the current team continues the remarkable professional traditions of its predecessors. On the basis of unique scientific solutions and advanced technologies, the Sukhoi Design Bureau develops state-of-the-art, competitive models of aircraft and aviation systems, and rolls out new aircraft of the legendary Su family. Many of these aircraft honourably perform combat missions during the special military operation and contribute to the development of passenger transport infrastructure.”