Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed to complete the development and begin serial production of the PD-26 turbojet engine quickly.

"It is necessary to complete the development and begin serial production of the PD-26 turbojet engine quickly. Let me remind you that this is the first high-thrust aircraft engine developed in Russia. And it has fundamentally new possibilities in terms of thrust power. At the same time, it is efficient and economical," Putin said at a meeting on engine construction.

The head of state also asked to report on the prospects of using the PD-8 engine on other aircraft besides Superjet-100.