The first flight-test aircraft is now fully assembled and painted, with its maiden flight expected as early as late September

Single type certificate will simplify maintenance and modifications as the Tu-214 fills a temporary gap while newer Russian airliners struggle to reach production scale

Maiden flight could take place in the third week of the month, leaving a tight test schedule before the planned first delivery in late 2027

Shenzhen Airlines and Loong Air have expressed interest in the narrowbody, but limited production remains a major obstacle to expanding its operator base

Russian narrowbody flew more than 4,000 km from Irkutsk to Zhukovsky, although the ferry flight cannot be compared directly with commercial range figures

Statements that the first production Il-114-300 has already been delivered appear to go beyond what Russian officials and the aircraft’s launch customer have actually said

CEO Francisco Gomes Neto says smaller narrowbody could complement larger aircraft as the Abra Group prepares to introduce the E195-E2

Modified Trent 1000 nacelle could reduce fuel consumption without increasing noise, according to the manufacturer

Russian-built MC-21-310 will undergo inspections and receive its customer livery after a 4,000-km ferry flight from Irkutsk

Two turbofans have been handed over for installation after the Russian engine received type certification in June