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

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

UAC prepares initial batch of 18 aircraft for post-certification deliveries

Yakovlev said that has 18 production-standard aircraft under assembly. The import-substituted airliner is expected to enter service in 2027

Russian manufacturer also claims certification work is advancing on MC-21, SJ-100 and Il-114-300 programs

Rostec chief says only one-third of flight tests are complete as domestic version replaces Western systems

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