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

The Russian commercial aircraft underwent a design review to replace imported components following economic sanctions. Entry into service is expected in 2026.

TsAGI and Yakovlev advance development of the fully Russian-produced MC-21-310

Yakovlev's 211-seat commercial aircraft has been 'Russified' with domestically manufactured engines, avionics and equipment

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 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

The narrow-body commercial jet is equivalent to the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX and has been delayed in development due to sanctions

Yakovlev's aircraft was scheduled to enter service in 2024, but Rostec CEO told Russian media that jet needs to complete tests

Under the UAC brand, commercial aircraft will participate in the MAKS 2023 air show with renewed livery

Rostec's chief executive said the aircraft will be offered for 3 billion rubles, about US$37 million, but the price is only valid for Russian airlines