Rostec has not abandoned the idea of partially localizing the MS-21 aircraft in the UAE, but it is not currently under discussion, CEO Sergey Chemezov said on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow 2025, adding that the priority is supplying Russian airlines with domestic aircraft.

"For now, this is not under discussion. We have not dropped this topic. Of course, we will work on it, but our priority is to supply our own Russian airlines with our Russian aircraft," he said, adding that exports and foreign production would be considered later.