The company also posted a turnover of RON55.3 million, higher from RON43.3 million in the first six months of 2015.
On June 30, the company had 323 employees.
IAR Brasov is 64.9% controlled by the Romanian state, via the Economy Ministry.
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IAR Brasov Profit Down 44% To RON16.8M In January-June
Romanian state-run aircraft repair and maintenance company IAR Ghimbav (IARV.RO) reported a profit of RON16.8 million in January-June, down 44% compared with the first half of 2015, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.