We have been trying to improve the serviceability of Sukhois. It has improved by seven percent in last 8-9 months to reach to 56-57 per cent," he added in Rajya Sabha, exuding hope that it would go up to 75 per cent by the year end.A total of 35 incidents of engine failures in air or other engine-related problems have occured between January, 2013 and December 2014.
To a question, Parrikar said the Russian OriginalEquipment Manufacturer had introduced a number of measures to contain and eliminate technical issues that have led to engine troubles in flight.
Parrikar explained the Indian Air Force has also finalised long-term repair agreements with Russian OEMs to improve availability of aircraft for operational use.
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