Russian authorities target original design range as aircraft weight reductions drive performance gains

Rostec says the idea remains alive, even as the program faces delays, sanctions and uncertain export prospects

Sergei Chemezov also announced a shorter 150-seat variant of the Russian aircraft

In addition to the last SuperJets with Western components, a single Tupolev Tu-214 was delivered. Series production of new jets is expected in 2026 after several delays

Yakovlev's 211-seat commercial jet has been retrofitted to receive the PD-14 engine and equipment such as avionics, APU and air conditioning

The aircraft are being equipped with domestically developed engines to replace Western turbofans, as well as receiving domestic avionics and other equipment

United Engine Corporation said it had shipped an unknown number of turbofans to Yakovlev, the manufacturer behind the new narrow-body jet

The new forecast was given by the CEO of the state corporation Rostec, Sergey Chemezov. The narrow-body aircraft undergoes a long process of replacing Western components

Alleged MC-21-210 variant of Yakovlev jet was suggested as alternative to Western planes by Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov in an interview

State-owned company has reached an agreement with the country’s leasing company and also with Smartavia airline to supply MC-21, SJ-100, Tu-214 and Il-114-300 turboprop