Russian turboprop will complete more than 30 flights in Bukhara after earlier trials in the far north

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

Approvals clear two aircraft projects created to replace Western-dependent products after sanctions disrupted the country's aviation industry

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

New variant could support drone coordination missions in addition to pilot training, said UAC

Configuration could support drone control missions similar to China’s twin-seat J-20 variant

Regional aircraft flew from remote Arctic archipelagos as UAC seeks to expand the turboprop’s operating envelope

Moscow expects the import-substituted regional aircraft to receive certification later this year, with serial production projected for 2027

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

State exporter claims new deals at DSA-2026, but only Algeria is cited as a likely operator and details remain undisclosed