Upgraded Tupolev jetliner is expected to have annual production of 20 aircraft from the end of 2027

The narrow-body twinjet, assembled with Russian components as part of an import replacement program, is a poorly performing aircraft

Restoration and modernization of at least 12 old aircraft is one of the paths being attempted by the Russian government to meet the demand of local airlines

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

Test aircraft is being upgraded to return to production and will have a two-man cockpit

UAC subsidiary is recruiting experts to form a team that will tackle "unique challenges of passenger jet modernization"

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

According to Russian media, the flag airline will convert an agreement signed two years ago into an order for 339 Yakovlev MC-21s

Narrow-body jet expected to test a cockpit with just two crew from 2026, without the need for a flight engineer

Kazan Aviation Plant is tasked with assembling 70 narrow-body twin-engine aircraft to replace A320 and 737 jets