#Irkut MC-21
Russia's New Narrowbody: MC-21-310 Certification Delayed To 2027
It’s being reported that the certification and initial deliveries of the Yakovlev MC-21-310 will be pushed back yet agai...
Aeroflot To Order 90 Russian Yakolev MC-21 Aircraft By The End Of The Year
The news comes as the country’s flag carrier seeks to drive growth amid a heavily sanctioned environment.
Russia Slashes Airliner Engine Production As Domestic Airliner Production Flounders
As it becomes ever clearer Russia's plan to produce 1,000 aircraft by 2030 is a pipedream, it has slashed production of ...
Analysis: Why Russia Is On Track To Miss Its Target Of 1,000 New Passenger Aircraft By 2030
After almost three years, no Russian passenger jets have been delivered as the civil sector competes with the military s...
Why Is Russia In A Rush To Build New Commercial Jets?
Unable to buy new passenger jets internationally, Russia is forced to build its own domestic jets and keep its existing ...
Russia's Commercial & Military Aviation Industries Duel For Limited Resources
Russian civil aviation is competing with military aviation for resources with the goal of producing 1,000 aircraft not t...
Working Around Sanctions: Syrianair Eyes Russian MC-21-310s For Growth
Syrianair plans to increase its network size but is limited as a result of international sanctions which have also sever...
Aeroflot Seeks To Cancel SSJ100 & Tu-214 Orders & Only Purchase MC-21 Aircraft
Aeroflot is now ordering 339 MC-21 jets and canceling its orders for Sukhoi Superjet 100s and Tu-214s.
Russian Twinjet: What's The Latest With The Yakovlev MC-21?
The home-grown aircraft continues to be plagued by international sanctions against Russia.
Analysis: 5 Notable Airlines That Have Ordered The Russian Yakovlev MC-21 Narrowbody
Even though the MC-21 that eventually goes into production will be a different aircraft from 2021, plenty of Russian air...
Russia Revises 2030 Domestic Production Target To Below 1,000 Aircraft
Russia now plans to produce 994 passenger aircraft by 2030 - a trimmed but still incredibly optimistic estimate.
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 218: United's New Safety Video, Russian MC-21 Update
Join the Simple Flying team as we discuss some of the biggest events in aviation this week.
Overweight & Late: Russia's MC-21 Expected To Be 6 Tons Heavier
The aircraft will have significantly reduced performance when eventually enters production.
How Are Sanctions Hamstringing The Production Of Russia’s Domestic Airliners?
Domestic Russian commercial jets are being delayed as they are re-designed with Russian-built parts.
5 Soviet & Russian-Built Airliners That Have Defined The Country's Commercial Aviation Sector Over The Years
The long history of Soviet and Russian-produced airliners continues today.
MC-21 Delay: Russia's Homegrown Boeing 737 MAX Competitor Now Expected In 2025/2026
The MC-21 has suffered another delay, with Rostec's CEO not specifying which tests the aircraft still has to pass before...
Russia Thinks It Can Build 1,000 Homegrown Aircraft By 2030
Russia has been reliant on Western aviation for an extended period.
Ryanair CEO: "If It Was Free I Wouldn't Take A Russian Aircraft"
Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary denied any interest in taking in Russian-made aircraft.
Russian Airlines Order 18 MC-21 & 34 SJ-100 Aircraft From Rostec
Both airlines will grow their fleet by incorporating Russian-made aircraft.
Aeroflot Banks On Local Aircraft Production For 2025 Deliveries
After signing an LOI with Aeroflot in September 2022, Russia's United Aircraft Corporation is gearing up to start delive...