The Irkutsk Aviation Plant plans to have four serial MC-21 aircraft at its flight test station by the end of 2026, with full certification expected by mid-2027.
Irkutsk Aviation Plant will begin in-house painting of serial MC-21 aircraft in 2027, shifting operations from external contractors to its own production facilities.
Aeroflot has secured a contract for 90 MC-21-310 aircraft, bringing its total order to 108 units with deliveries spanning from 2027 to 2032.
Yakovlev has patented a simplified fuel tank inerting system for passenger aircraft designed to reduce weight and production costs.
