KINSHASA, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- Russia is considering a project in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), for the maintenance of Antonov brand of aeroplanes, its envoy has said.

Russian Ambassador to DR Congo Anatoly Klimenko said in Kinshasa on Friday that there was a possibility of his country constructing a maintenance factory for the repair of Antonov brand of aeroplanes in the Congolese capital.

The Russian diplomat said Russia's Metropol company has intention of investing in the transport sector and has listed the construction of the factory in its program.

He said there are 92 planes of Antonov type operating in sub-Saharan Africa, out of which only 30 are in full operation.

The planned factory will be designed for repair of defunct aeroplanes and the maintenance work of the flying fleet, he added.