Aircraft's performance remains well below Western rivals despite completion of import substitution effort

The flight campaign was conducted from Talagi Airport in Arkhangelsk between March 12 and 30 and aims for certification of the three commercial aircraft in 2026

Domestic aircraft programs approach entry into service after delays and redesigns

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

Rostec says the idea remains alive, even as the program faces delays, sanctions and uncertain export prospects

Sergei Chemezov also announced a shorter 150-seat variant of the Russian aircraft

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

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 aircraft are being equipped with domestically developed engines to replace Western turbofans, as well as receiving domestic avionics and other equipment

United Engine Corporation said it had shipped an unknown number of turbofans to Yakovlev, the manufacturer behind the new narrow-body jet