First production batch of PD-14 engine delivered to power Russia’s new MC-21 jets
Russia’s next-generation MC-21-310 commercial jet has moved a step closer to mass production after its manufacturer, Yakovlev, received…
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Serial production of Russian jetliner MC-21 postponed to 2026
The development program for the MC-21 commercial jet has been delayed again from the start of serial production,…
Russia eyes commercial jet for up to 150 passengers
Since occupying Crimea in 2014 and occupying Ukrainian territories in 2022, Russia has been dealing with trade sanctions…
Russia’s UAC announces orders for over 280 commercial aircraft
United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), the parent company of Russia’s leading aircraft manufacturers, announced two significant deals for over…
Yakovlev MC-21 airliner caught performing high-G maneuvers in Russia
A test aircraft of the MC-21 airliner was caught on video performing high-G maneuvers near the Yakovlev facility…
Aeroflot sues Russian aircraft manufacturer Yakovlev
Aeroflot has filed a lawsuit worth 7.3 billion rubles (about $86 million) in a Moscow court against Yakovlev,…
Aeroflot considers replacing orders for SJ100 and Tu-214 with more MC-21 airliners
Aeroflot is reviewing a massive 2022 order with United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to receive 339 Russian commercial jets.…
State carrier Belavia could be a customer for the Russian MC-21 jet, says UAC
Belarusian state airline Belavia could be the first foreign operator of the MC-21-310 commercial aircraft under development in…
Deliveries of Russian MC-21 airliner delayed until 2025-2026
Russia’s most advanced commercial aircraft, Yakovlev MC-21 narrow-body jet, will delay its schedule by up to two years,…
Russian MC-21 jetliner had avionics developed in the country delivered
The newest commercial jet developed in Russia, the MC-21 (MS-21) is undergoing a long process of replacing components…
“Russian Boeing” will be called Yakovlev
The Irkut Corporation, a Russian manufacturer that develops the MC-21 jetliner and also took over the SSJ-New model,…
Russian jetliner Irkut MC-21 completes static tests
Moscow’s Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI) and Irkut Corporation, part of the Russian state group United Aircraft Corporation (UAC),…
Russian jetliner MC-21 appears with Rossiya Airlines livery
A new jetliner that could help solve Russia’s air transport crisis, the Irkut MC-21 appeared for the first…
First MC-21 test aircraft flies with PD-14 engines
United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) conducted the first flight of the MC-21 registration 73051 equipped with Russian PD-14 engines.…
First MC-21 test aircraft about to replace PW engines for PD-14
Determined to obtain certification for the MC-21-310 passenger jet, Russia is completing the replacement of Pratt & Whitney’s…
Aeroflot and UAC sign agreement for 339 Russian commercial jets
As was expected, Aeroflot will support the Russian aeronautical industry out of ostracism by closing a lease order…
Aeroflot unveils massive order plan for 323 Russian jetliners
Aeroflot will boost Russian production of jetliners with a massive order of 323 aircraft. The main Russian airline…
MC-21 jetliner prototype is swapping Western engines for Russian PD-14 turbofan
The MC-21-310 jetliner has just completed its 100th flight, an important milestone for the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC),…
Aeroflot intends to order 300 Russian commercial aircraft
Aeroflot announced on Tuesday that it had approved the issuance of 5.42 billion shares in order to raise…
Russia to seek partners in BRICS and Arab countries to produce MC-21
Russia has already abandoned plans to put into service the MC-21-300 jetliner, which uses Western engines and components,…